Jansport Agave vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Hip belt: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Agave; 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 133 accept both. 3 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.
Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits
Cayman Airways.
Jansport Agave vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Agave carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L (32L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Agave 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 Jansport Agave is the better call.