Jansport Superbreak vs. CabinZero Classic 28L
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 | CabinZero Classic 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| 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 | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | 600 Denier Polyester |
CabinZero Classic 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $93 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and CabinZero Classic 28L
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Superbreak; 4 on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak; Clamshell on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Superbreak; No on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak; 1, side on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 43 accept only the CabinZero Classic 28L.
Only the CabinZero Classic 28L 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, 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. CabinZero Classic 28L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 28L carries 2L more than the Jansport Superbreak (26L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the CabinZero Classic 28L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the CabinZero Classic 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak is the better call.