Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 vs. Exped Transit 40
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 | Exped Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 and Exped Transit 40
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Removable on the Exped Transit 40.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; No on the Exped Transit 40.
Both have: 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 9 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 vs. Exped Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 carries 5L more than the Exped Transit 40 (45L vs. 40L), while the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Transit 40 fits 5% 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.