Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Jansport Suede Campus
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 Suede Campus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 600D Polyester, Suede leather bottom |
Jansport Suede Campus
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42.5×33×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack and Jansport Suede Campus
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; 15in on the Jansport Suede Campus.
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. 141 accept both. 3 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Suede Campus.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
American Eagle, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Jansport Suede Campus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Suede Campus 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. 0.5kg). 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 Suede Campus; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.