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title: "Jansport Field Pack vs Jansport Hatchet - One Bag Travel"
description: "Jansport Field Pack vs Jansport Hatchet: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Jansport Field Pack vs. Jansport Hatchet

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

## [Jansport Field Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bcorfkw9hr/jansport-field-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626776159/carryons/Jansport_Field_Pack_pzhwky.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.56 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$55</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>600 Denier Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Hatchet](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Hatchet](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626692211/carryons/Jansport_Hatchet_wbmdf9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$76</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.