Jansport Hatchet vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
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 | Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $101 |
Key differences between the Jansport Hatchet and Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Only the Jansport Hatchet fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Hatchet vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Hatchet carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L (28L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.