Jansport Field Pack vs. Timbuk2 Command
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 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Timbuk2 Command
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Field Pack; Other on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; Top on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; Removable on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Field Pack; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Command carries 4L more than the Jansport Field Pack (28L vs. 32L), 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 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.