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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/cv5sp1hyhv/jansport-superbreak/ecxm1fi081/quechua-nh-escape-500-rolltop/"
title: "Jansport Superbreak vs Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop"
description: "Jansport Superbreak vs Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/cv5sp1hyhv/jansport-superbreak/ecxm1fi081/quechua-nh-escape-500-rolltop/"
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# Jansport Superbreak vs. Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Jansport Superbreak](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cv5sp1hyhv/jansport-superbreak/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Superbreak](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626836937/carryons/Jansport_Superbreak_lho0gf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$36</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ecxm1fi081/quechua-nh-escape-500-rolltop/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990427/carryons/quechua-nh-escape-500-rolltop-ecxm1fi081.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.