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title: "Bellroy Apex Backpack vs Jansport Superbreak Plus"
description: "Bellroy Apex Backpack vs Jansport Superbreak Plus: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Bellroy Apex Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/avrdndboko/bellroy-apex-backpack/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Apex Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618212133/carryons/Bellroy_Apex_Backpack_hpqehf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$449</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Apex Backpack | Feature | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled Baida Nylon and premium, environmentally certified leather</td><td>300 Denier Recycled Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Superbreak Plus](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zclp4o18b3/jansport-superbreak-plus/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Superbreak Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626837132/carryons/Jansport_Superbreak_Plus_fwkqv0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$40</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Apex Backpack and Jansport Superbreak Plus

-   **Opening:** Other on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 130 accept both. 33 accept only the Bellroy Apex Backpack, and 13 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.

### Only the Bellroy Apex Backpack 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, 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.

### Only the Jansport Superbreak Plus fits

American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Apex Backpack** carries the same capacity as the **Jansport Superbreak Plus** (26L vs. 26L), while the **Jansport Superbreak Plus** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Bellroy Apex Backpack** fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Apex Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.