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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/"
title: "Jansport Hatchet vs DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack - One Bag Travel"
description: "Jansport Hatchet vs DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/"
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3.  Jansport Hatchet vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

# Jansport Hatchet vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Jansport Hatchet](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Hatchet](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626692211/carryons/Jansport_Hatchet_wbmdf9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$76</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Jansport Hatchet | Feature | DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 Denier Polyester</td><td>1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/)

by [DSPTCH](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=DSPTCH)

![Front facing view of the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621836529/carryons/DSPTCH_GymWork_Pack_u5duzz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Jansport Hatchet and DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Jansport Hatchet; Top zip on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Jansport Hatchet, and 0 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.

### Only the Jansport Hatchet fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Jansport Hatchet vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: which should you pack?

The **Jansport Hatchet** carries 3L more than the **DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack** (28L vs. 25L), while the **Jansport Hatchet** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Jansport Hatchet** fits 94% 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.