Jansport Main Campus FX vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Main Campus FX
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.605 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Main Campus FX | Feature | Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $77 |
Key differences between the Jansport Main Campus FX and Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Main Campus FX; Yes on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Jansport Main Campus FX; Hideable on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Main Campus FX; 17in on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Main Campus FX; 2 on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Main Campus FX; No on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Both have: compression 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. 134 accept both. 6 accept only the Jansport Main Campus FX, and 2 accept only the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Only the Jansport Main Campus FX fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Jansport Main Campus FX vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Main Campus FX carries 2L more than the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack (32L vs. 30L), while the Jansport Main Campus FX is the lighter pack at 0.605kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Main Campus FX fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Main Campus FX; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Main Campus FX is the better call.