Jansport West Break vs. Timbuk2 Command
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport West Break | Feature | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | |
Key differences between the Jansport West Break and Timbuk2 Command
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport West Break; Other on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport West Break; Removable on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Jansport West Break; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport West Break, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport West Break vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Command carries 4L more than the Jansport West Break (28L vs. 32L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Timbuk2 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.