Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Suede Campus
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 Suede Campus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 600D Polyester, Suede leather bottom |
Jansport Suede Campus
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42.5×33×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L and Jansport Suede Campus
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; No on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 1 on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 1 on the Jansport Suede Campus.
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 7 accept only the Jansport Suede Campus.
Only the Jansport Suede Campus fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Suede Campus: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries the same capacity as the Jansport Suede Campus (32L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Suede Campus is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Suede Campus fits 75% 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 Suede Campus is the better call.