Jansport Superbreak vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Superbreak
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $36 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Superbreak | Feature | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | 100% recycled polyester |
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak; Other on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Superbreak; 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Superbreak; 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Jansport Superbreak; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
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. 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak, and 38 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L 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.
Jansport Superbreak vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries 10L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (26L vs. 16L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Superbreak; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak is the better call.