Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack vs. Jansport Far Out 65
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack | Feature | Jansport Far Out 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Far Out 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack and Jansport Far Out 65
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; 15in on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; No on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
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. 3 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 65.
Only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air.
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack vs. Jansport Far Out 65: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 65 carries 33L more than the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack (32L vs. 65L), while the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the lighter pack at 1.04kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack fits 3% 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 Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the better call.