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 | 44×24×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Jansport Far Out 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | S |
| S | Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | ||
| 0 | Laptop | 0 |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | 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 | 19% |
| Price | $94 |
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.