Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition | Feature | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | 300 Denier Recycled Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak Plus
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 143 accept both. 36 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak Plus carries 6L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Superbreak Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.