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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/txakkrp65f/patagonia-arbor-lid-pack-28l/"
title: "Jansport Hatchet vs Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L"
description: "Jansport Hatchet vs Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Jansport Hatchet vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 Denier Polyester</td><td>600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/txakkrp65f/patagonia-arbor-lid-pack-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633047183/carryons/Arbor_Lid_Pack_28L_wstqjd.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>0.52 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×27×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$101</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.