Jansport Field Pack vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack
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 | The Moderne Explorer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | |
The Moderne Explorer Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $149 |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and The Moderne Explorer Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Field Pack; Clamshell on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 171 accept both. 8 accept only the Jansport Field Pack, and 0 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Field Pack vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack: which should you pack?
The The Moderne Explorer Backpack carries 7L more than the Jansport Field Pack (28L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 The Moderne Explorer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.