Jansport Far Out 55 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Far Out 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×33×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $94 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Far Out 55 | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Jansport Far Out 55 and Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
- Main compartments: 3 on the Jansport Far Out 55; 1 on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Rain cover: No on the Jansport Far Out 55; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 2 accept only the Jansport Far Out 55, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Only the Jansport Far Out 55 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.
Jansport Far Out 55 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 55 carries 20L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 (55L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the lighter pack at 1.55kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Far Out 55 fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Far Out 55; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the better call.