Jansport Field Pack vs. Nordace Windsor
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Field Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.56 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $55 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Field Pack | Feature | Nordace Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER | |
Nordace Windsor
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Nordace Windsor
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Field Pack; Clamshell on the Nordace Windsor.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Field Pack; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the Nordace Windsor.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 Jansport Field Pack, and 1 accept only the Nordace Windsor.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
Air Niugini.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Nordace Windsor: which should you pack?
The Jansport Field Pack carries 6L more than the Nordace Windsor (28L vs. 22L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 1.14kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Field Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.