Jansport Superbreak vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo 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 | Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric |
Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×38×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $349 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Jansport Superbreak; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Superbreak; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Superbreak; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak; 1 on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 85 accept both. 58 accept only the Jansport Superbreak, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Only the Jansport Superbreak fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Superbreak vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack carries 7L more than the Jansport Superbreak (26L vs. 33L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak is the better call.