Jansport Superbreak vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
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 | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | 300 Denier Recycled Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak Plus
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Jansport Superbreak and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Passport pocket: Front on the Jansport Superbreak; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Superbreak; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Superbreak; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Jansport Superbreak vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries the same capacity as the Jansport Superbreak Plus (26L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.3kg). 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 Jansport Superbreak; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak is the better call.