Jansport Field Pack vs. Jansport Hatchet
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 | Jansport Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | |
Jansport Hatchet
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $76 |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Jansport Hatchet
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Field Pack; Yes on the Jansport Hatchet.
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Field Pack; Top flap on the Jansport Hatchet.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the Jansport Hatchet.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 Jansport Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Hatchet.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Jansport Hatchet: which should you pack?
The Jansport Field Pack carries the same capacity as the Jansport Hatchet (28L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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.