Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Jansport Agave
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Jansport Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Jansport Agave
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Yes on the Jansport Agave.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Yes on the Jansport Agave.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 2 on the Jansport Agave.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 136 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 0 accept only the Jansport Agave.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Cayman Airways.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Jansport Agave: which should you pack?
The Jansport Agave carries 2L more than the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L (30L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.