Dakine Method Backpack 32L vs JanSport Main Campus
The Dakine Method Backpack 32L is 32L and 0.68kg1.5lb; the JanSport Main Campus is 32L and 0.6kg1.3lb. The JanSport Main Campus is 0.08kg0.2lb lighter. The JanSport Main Campus costs $30 less. The Dakine Method Backpack 32L fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the JanSport Main Campus fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 8 of 26.
| Spec | Dakine Method Backpack 32L | JanSport Main Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $92 | $62Best |
| Volume | 32L | 32L |
| Weight | 0.68kg1.5lb | 0.6kg1.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 31%Best |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22.5cm19.5×12×9in | 43×32×17cm17×12.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 15" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 2 |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled polyester body, polyester lining | 100% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Dakine Method Backpack 32L | JanSport Main Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.