Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
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 Gnarly Gnapsack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Top on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 4 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 2, side on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 135 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 34 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries the same capacity as the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.