Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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% polyester | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Jansport Women's Agave
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L and Jansport Women's Agave
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 1 on the Jansport Women's Agave.
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. 133 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L, and 3 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Jansport Women's Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries the same capacity as the Jansport Women's Agave (32L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Women's Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Women's Agave fits 72% 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 Women's Agave is the better call.