Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack
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 | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; Clamshell on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; 16in on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 153 accept both. 16 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 carries 2L more than the Bellroy Transit Backpack (30L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 fits 89% 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.