Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack | Feature | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | 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 | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents | 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 Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Main compartments: 2 on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 140 accept both. 36 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack, and 3 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Jansport Superbreak Plus fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak Plus carries 0.5L more than the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack (25.5L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits 93% 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.