Jansport Agave vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | NEEKFOX 35L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby | Ripstop Nylon |
NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $24 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
- Hip belt: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Agave; 13in on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 131 accept both. 5 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 1 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack fits
Cayman Airways.
Jansport Agave vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack: which should you pack?
The NEEKFOX 35L Backpack carries 3L more than the Jansport Agave (32L vs. 35L), while the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the better call.