Aer Tech Pack vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Tech Pack | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant, coated front exterior 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon side exterior YKK AquaGuard zippers | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack and Jansport West Break
- Opening: Other on the Aer Tech Pack; Top zip on the Jansport West Break.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Tech Pack; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Tech Pack; 15in on the Jansport West Break.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Tech Pack, and 5 accept only the Jansport West Break.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Tech Pack vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 12L more than the Aer Tech Pack (16L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport West Break fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.