Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 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 Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack and Jansport Women's Agave
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Opening: Top flap on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Top zip on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; 15in on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; No on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
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. 5 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack, and 131 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Jansport Women's Agave fits
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 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, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, 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, 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, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar 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.
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack 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. 1.04kg). 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 Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Women's Agave is the better call.