Jansport Field Pack vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
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 | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Field Pack; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Field Pack carries 3L more than the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L (28L vs. 25L), 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.