Jansport Hatchet vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
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 | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the Jansport Hatchet and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Jansport Hatchet; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Hatchet; 1 on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 5 accept only the Jansport Hatchet, and 1 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Jansport Hatchet fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Jansport Hatchet vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 2L more than the Jansport Hatchet (28L vs. 30L), while the Jansport Hatchet is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 2kg). 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 Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Hatchet is the better call.