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title: "Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack vs Jansport Superbreak Plus"
description: "Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack vs Jansport Superbreak Plus: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by…"
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# Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ekfhca6uop/briggs-riley-medium-cargo-backpack/)

by [Briggs & Riley](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Briggs & Riley)

![Front facing view of the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620713927/carryons/B_R_Medium_Cargo_Backpack_tf0hhg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27.3 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45.5×34.5×20.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$329</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack | Feature | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric</td><td>300 Denier Recycled Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Superbreak Plus](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zclp4o18b3/jansport-superbreak-plus/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Superbreak Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626837132/carryons/Jansport_Superbreak_Plus_fwkqv0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$40</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack and Jansport Superbreak Plus

-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack, and 4 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.

### Only the Jansport Superbreak Plus fits

Cayman Airways, Gulf Air, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?

The **Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack** carries 1.3000000000000007L more than the **Jansport Superbreak Plus** (27.3L vs. 26L), while the **Jansport Superbreak Plus** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Jansport Superbreak Plus** fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.