Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Jansport Superbreak
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 Superbreak |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Jansport Superbreak
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Front on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Jansport Superbreak.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 143 accept both. 38 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Jansport Superbreak are both distinguished carry on backpacks. They are similar in allowing travelers to carry their essentials conveniently. However, they are unique in their ways, offering travellers different benefits.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara, taller and narrower, can be a better fit for travellers with a larger build. It is made from 500D Cordura fabric, which is super durable and has a stronger resistance to tears, scuffs, and abrasions. Also, it weighs fewer pounds making it a better choice for individuals concerned with http://weight.As many reviewers have said, it's a well-designed and well-executed bag, with the capacity to fit in a day's worth of hiking necessities.
On the other hand, the Jansport Superbreak is known for its width rather than height. The backpack is made from 100% Polyester, guaranteeing its durability and strength. It weighs less, making it a great choice for those frequent flyers who care a lot about weight. Reviewers commend it for its padding on the back panel for comfort, the quality of its craftsmanship, and the multiple colorways available.
Key Difference Bullet Points:
- Jansport Superbreak is made from 100% Polyester, while Hill People Gear Tarahumara is made from 500D Cordura.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara is taller with dimensions 44x24x10 inches, while Jansport Superbreak is wider at 21x33x42 inches.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara weighs 0.7 pounds, which is twice the weight of Jansport Superbreak at 0.3 pounds.
- Jansport Superbreak offers a higher capacity of 26 liters, as opposed to the 16 liters of Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara is compatible with 100% of airlines, while Jansport Superbreak is compatible with 68% of airlines.
So, if you're more into the outdoors, or you need a stronger backpack for a bit of off-road travelling, you might like the Hill People Gear Tarahumara more. However, if you usually travel between urban areas, the padding and lightweight features of the Jansport Superbreak might be more applicable to you. Both bags are beloved by many travelers, and you can find the perfect fit for your needs.