Jansport Right Pack vs. Troubadour Ridge Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Right Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Right Pack | Feature | Troubadour Ridge Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top, front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 915D Cordura with Premium Suede | Recycled polyester. |
Troubadour Ridge Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Jansport Right Pack and Troubadour Ridge Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Right Pack; Other on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Jansport Right Pack; Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Right Pack; Yes on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Jansport Right Pack; 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
Both have: 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Jansport Right Pack, and 1 accept only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
Only the Jansport Right Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Jansport Right Pack vs. Troubadour Ridge Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Right Pack carries 3L more than the Troubadour Ridge Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Right Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Right Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Right Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Right Pack is the better call.