Jansport Superbreak vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Jansport Superbreak; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Superbreak; 1 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak; 1 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 37 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack 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, 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. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries 6L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack (26L vs. 20L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits 95% 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.