Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Jansport Far Out 65
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan "The Backpacker" | Feature | Jansport Far Out 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Far Out 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Salkan "The Backpacker" and Jansport Far Out 65
- Compression straps: Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 1 on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 2 on the Jansport Far Out 65.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Jansport Far Out 65: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 65 carries 20L more than the Salkan "The Backpacker" (45L vs. 65L), while the Jansport Far Out 65 is the lighter pack at 1.9kg (vs. 3.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan "The Backpacker" fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Far Out 65; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Far Out 65 is the better call.