Jansport Agave vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Jansport Agave; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Agave; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Agave; 5 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 2 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 34 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L 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.
Jansport Agave vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L carries 8L more than the Jansport Agave (32L vs. 40L), while the Jansport Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Agave is the better call.