Jansport Superbreak vs. Fjallraven Kanken 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 | Fjallraven Kanken 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal |
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Fjallraven Kanken 16L
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Superbreak; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Superbreak; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak, and 44 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 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, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Jansport Superbreak vs. Fjallraven Kanken 16L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries 10L more than the Fjallraven Kanken 16L (26L vs. 16L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits 99% 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.