Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 vs. Deuter Giga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $75 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 | Feature | Deuter Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 and Deuter Giga
- Compression straps: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; No on the Deuter Giga.
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; Removable on the Deuter Giga.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; 3 on the Deuter Giga.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30, and 5 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Deuter Giga fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 carries 2L more than the Deuter Giga (30L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 is the better call.