Gregory Jade 43L vs. Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Gregory Jade 43L | Feature | Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 400D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS | 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating |
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Gregory Jade 43L and Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
- Compression straps: 6 on the Gregory Jade 43L; 4 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Jade 43L; Clamshell on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Gregory Jade 43L; No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Gregory Jade 43L, and 48 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
Only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Gregory Jade 43L vs. Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L: which should you pack?
The Gregory Jade 43L carries 5L more than the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L (43L vs. 38L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits 26% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Jade 43L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.