Jansport Field Pack vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
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 | Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled Poly | |
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
| Capacity | 25.8 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×30.5×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $248 |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Field Pack; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Field Pack; 1 on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe: which should you pack?
The Jansport Field Pack carries 2.1999999999999993L more than the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe (28L vs. 25.8L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 1kg). 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.