SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Jansport West Break
- Compression straps: 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Opening: Clamshell on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Top zip on the Jansport West Break.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Jansport West Break.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 2 accept only the Jansport West Break.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 2L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (26L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.