Jansport Field Pack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown
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 | Timbuk2 Uptown |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Timbuk2 Uptown
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Field Pack; Other on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; Top on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; Removable on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Field Pack; 4 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Field Pack, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits
Air Niugini.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Uptown carries 2L more than the Jansport Field Pack (28L vs. 30L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Timbuk2 Uptown; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.