Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Far Out 65

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

Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
Capacity32 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions51×31×23 cm
Airline fit71%
Price$119

Feature by feature

Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32LFeatureJansport Far Out 65
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 3
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly

Jansport Far Out 65

Front facing view of the Jansport Far Out 65
Capacity65 L
Weight1.9 kg
Dimensions68×33×19 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$120

Key differences between the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L and Jansport Far Out 65

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 2 accept both. 132 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 65.

Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Far Out 65: which should you pack?

The Jansport Far Out 65 carries 33L more than the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L (32L vs. 65L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits 71% 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 Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.