Jansport Hatchet vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Hatchet
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $76 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Hatchet | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Jansport Hatchet and Fjallraven Greenland Top
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Jansport Hatchet, and 4 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Jansport Hatchet vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top: which should you pack?
The Jansport Hatchet carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Greenland Top (28L vs. 20L), while the Jansport Hatchet is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Hatchet; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Hatchet is the better call.