Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Opening: Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 130 accept both. 33 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2, and 13 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Jansport Superbreak Plus fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak Plus carries 1.3999999999999986L more than the Aer Duffel Pack 2 (24.6L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Superbreak Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.