Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
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 | Fjallraven Raven 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 and Fjallraven Raven 28
- Compression straps: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 155 accept both. 14 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30, and 3 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
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 , Sky Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 28 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Raven 28 (30L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 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.