Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Jansport Far Out 65
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 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Far Out 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Jansport Far Out 65
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top flap on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Jansport Far Out 65.
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. 2 accept both. 179 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 65.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Adria Airways, 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 New Zealand, 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.
When it comes to choosing a backpack for your traveling needs, the size and weight of the pack should be one of the deciding factors. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara, despite being considerably smaller and lighter at 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, 10 inches deep, and weighing a slight 0.7 pounds, packs quite a punch with its 500D Cordura construction and 16 liters of capacity. It's the perfect carry-on bag, compatible with 100% of airlines and famous for its long-lasting build.
On the other hand, the Jansport Far Out 65 is a much larger and heavier pack. Sized at 19 inches tall, 33 inches wide, and a considerable 68 inches deep, its heftiness is shown in its weight of 1.9 pounds. It might not fit all airlines’ carry-on requirements, with only 18% compatibility, yet its ample 65-liter storage space and robust 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly build may suit those who need extra room for their belongings. Notably, it has a 15" laptop compartment for digital nomads.
Here's a summary of their differences:
- The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is lighter and smaller than the Jansport Far Out 65.
- The Jansport Far Out 65 has greater capacity, almost four times that of the Tarahumara.
- The Tarahumara is more airline compatible than the Far Out 65.
- The Tarahumara is built from 500D Cordura, while the Far Out 65 from 700D Recycled Ripstop Poly.
- The Far Out 65 features a 15-inch laptop compartment, missing in the Tarahumara.
Based on reviewers' feedback, the Tarahumara, with its compact size, robust build, and easy-access center zip, is the ideal day hiking bag. The "well-designed, well-executed" bag is roomy enough to store essentials without appearing bulky. It's as if it has a "vacuously spacious interior," as one reviewer puts it.
As for the Far Out 65, its generous capacity, comfortable harness system, functional removable aluminum, and features like a sleeping bag compartment and multiple attachment points for outdoor gear, make it a fitting choice for outdoor enthusiasts. If your travel involves carrying tons of gear or being on the road for an extended period, the Jansport Far Out 65 would be your best bet.