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title: "Jansport West Break vs Timbuk2 Command - One Bag Travel"
description: "Jansport West Break vs Timbuk2 Command: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Jansport West Break vs. Timbuk2 Command

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

## [Jansport West Break](https://onebag.travel/carryon/imal1bzu21/jansport-west-break/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport West Break](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627469683/carryons/Jansport_West_Break_uhb1qo.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×32×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$65</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Command](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ua8pihdzzj/timbuk2-command/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Command](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601602126/carryons/timbukcommand_lx91mz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.