Jansport Hatchet vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
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 | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. |
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Key differences between the Jansport Hatchet and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Passport pocket: No on the Jansport Hatchet; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Hatchet; 17in on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 2 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the Greenroom136 Genesis fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Jansport Hatchet vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The Jansport Hatchet carries 8L more than the Greenroom136 Genesis (28L vs. 20L), while the Jansport Hatchet is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Genesis fits 95% 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.