Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Rhune 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Rhune 25 | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the Gregory Rhune 25 and Jansport West Break
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Rhune 25; Top zip on the Jansport West Break.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; 15in on the Jansport West Break.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; Yes on the Jansport West Break.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Rhune 25, and 10 accept only the Jansport West Break.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 3L more than the Gregory Rhune 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport West Break fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.