Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Jansport Far Out 55
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Jansport Far Out 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier |
Jansport Far Out 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×33×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $94 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Jansport Far Out 55
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 3 on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Jansport Far Out 55.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 177 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 55.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara by Hill People Gear and the Jansport Far Out 55 by Jansport are two compact, sturdy, and functional carry on backpacks. The Tarahumara, standing tall at 44 inches and 24 inches wide, is deeper than the Far Out 55 bag by 56 inches. Despite its size, the Tarahumara is lightweight, merely tipping scales at 0.7 pounds while the Far Out 55 bags weighs more than double at 1.8 pounds. When it comes to capacity, the Far Out 55 owned the playing field with 55 liters of storage compared to Tarahumara's 16 liters.
- Size: Tarahumara measures 44" x 24" x 10" whereas Far Out 55 measures at 17" x 33" x 66"
- Weight: Tarahumara weighs 0.7 lbs, which is lighter than Far Out 55's 1.8 lbs
- Capacity: Far Out 55 can store more with 55 liters of capacity, while Tarahumara has 16 liters
- Materials: Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura, Far Out 55 uses 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara is compatible with all airlines, Far Out 55 only fits the carry-on requirements for 19% of airlines
- Laptop Compartment: Neither have space for a laptop
The review says it all for the Tarahumara. Crafted of durable 500D Cordura, it is designed to last a lifetime. Its slim size is suitable for everyday use, and its center zip allows for both security and easy access. Interestingly enough, despite its smaller exterior, its interior resembles “the vacuously spacious Tardis.”
In contrast, the Jansport Far Out 55 provides more storage with its 55 liters of storage. But what it adds to in capacity, it may lack in flight compatibility. Due to its size, it might not fit as an in-cabin bag with all airlines. It is, however, made of durable and recycled materials and is highlighted by its functional features, including the sleep bag compartment, comfortable harness system, and removable aluminum stay, which can also function as a bottle opener or skewer. It has multiple attachment points for outdoor gears, making it a versatile choice for both urban and outdoor adventures.