Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Jansport Main Campus FX
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack | Feature | Jansport Main Campus FX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Cordura |
Jansport Main Campus FX
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.605 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack and Jansport Main Campus FX
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; 15in on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 140 accept both. 4 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
American Eagle, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Jansport Main Campus FX: which should you pack?
The Jansport Main Campus FX carries 12L more than the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (20L vs. 32L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.605kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Main Campus FX; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.