Jansport Superbreak vs. Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop
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 | Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak; Rolltop on the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Jansport Superbreak; Side on the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Superbreak; Yes on the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Superbreak; Yes on the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 140 accept both. 3 accept only the Jansport Superbreak, and 1 accept only the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop.
Only the Jansport Superbreak fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines.
Only the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Superbreak vs. Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries 3L more than the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop (26L vs. 23L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Superbreak fits 76% 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.