Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×45×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $72 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 | Feature | Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 840D ballistic nylon |
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 and Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
- Passport pocket: No on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Side on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; 2 on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45, and 26 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
Only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel: which should you pack?
The Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 carries the same capacity as the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel (45L vs. 45L), while the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the better call.