Gregory Border Easy Cabin 28 vs The North Face Jester
The Gregory Border Easy Cabin 28 is 28L and 0.73kg1.6lb; the The North Face Jester is 28L and 0.7kg1.5lb. The The North Face Jester is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Gregory Border Easy Cabin 28 fits the carry-on limit of 29 of 36 major airlines and the The North Face Jester fits 32; under the seat, 3 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Gregory Border Easy Cabin 28 | The North Face Jester |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $90 |
| Volume | 28L | 28L |
| Weight | 0.73kg1.6lb | 0.7kg1.5lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 81% | 89%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 12%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20cm17.5×14×8in | 46×28×21cm18×11×8.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | large U-zip main access | Top-loading |
| Warranty | 50 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 600D 100% recycled polyester ripstop with PFAS-free C0 DWR, 135D recycled polyester lining | 600D recycled polyester with fluorine-free DWR (heather colors: 300D recycled polyester) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Gregory Border Easy Cabin 28 | The North Face Jester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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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.