Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
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 Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Compression straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; 15in on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 143 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak Plus carries 6L more than the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (20L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.42kg). 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 Superbreak Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.