Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Main Campus FX
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L | Feature | Jansport Main Campus FX |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | 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 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester | Cordura |
Jansport Main Campus FX
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.605 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
Key differences between the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L and Jansport Main Campus FX
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; No on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 1 on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 1 on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L, and 6 accept only the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Only the Jansport Main Campus FX fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Main Campus FX: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries the same capacity as the Jansport Main Campus FX (32L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Main Campus FX is the lighter pack at 0.605kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Main Campus FX fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Main Campus FX is the better call.