Jansport Superbreak vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
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 Raven 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Fjallraven Raven 28
- Passport pocket: Front on the Jansport Superbreak; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Superbreak; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Superbreak; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 126 accept both. 17 accept only the Jansport Superbreak, and 32 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Only the Jansport Superbreak fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, American Eagle, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Gulf Air, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 28 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, 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. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Raven 28 carries 2L more than the Jansport Superbreak (26L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 28 fits 84% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Raven 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak is the better call.