Jansport West Break vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
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 | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Jansport West Break and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Passport pocket: Top on the Jansport West Break; Front on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport West Break; Yes on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport West Break; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Jansport West Break, and 2 accept only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport West Break vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 15L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (28L vs. 13L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.