Jansport Chill Pack vs. Exped Impulse 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Chill Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28.5×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Chill Pack | Feature | Exped Impulse 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | 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 | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Jansport Chill Pack and Exped Impulse 30
- Opening: Rolltop on the Jansport Chill Pack; Top zip on the Exped Impulse 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Chill Pack; Removable on the Exped Impulse 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 130 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Chill Pack, and 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 30.
Only the Jansport Chill Pack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Jansport Chill Pack vs. Exped Impulse 30: which should you pack?
The Jansport Chill Pack carries 5L more than the Exped Impulse 30 (35L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Chill Pack fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Chill Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Chill Pack is the better call.