Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Feature by feature
| Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 11L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| optional | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and Jansport West Break
- Compression straps: 4 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Opening: Other on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Top zip on the Jansport West Break.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Top on the Jansport West Break.
- Backpack straps: Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Yes on the Jansport West Break.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; 4 on the Jansport West Break.
Both have: 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. 77 accept both. 1 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack, and 102 accept only the Jansport West Break.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 5L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (23L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport West Break fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.