Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Varsity 26L | Feature | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 15in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | 300 Denier Recycled Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak Plus
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 143 accept both. 43 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L, and 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Varsity 26L carries the same capacity as the Jansport Superbreak Plus (26L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.