Jansport Superbreak vs. Chrome Rostov
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 | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Chrome Rostov
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Superbreak; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak; Other on the Chrome Rostov.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Superbreak; Removable on the Chrome Rostov.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak; 1, side on the Chrome Rostov.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 140 accept both. 3 accept only the Jansport Superbreak, and 34 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Jansport Superbreak fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Chrome Rostov 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, 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. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries 3L more than the Chrome Rostov (26L vs. 23L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Chrome Rostov fits 92% 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.