Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
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 | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.559 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
Both have: water bottle pockets, water resistant.
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 30 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L (45L vs. 45L), while the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.559kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits 16% 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.