Herschel Classic Backpack vs JanSport SuperBreak Plus
The Herschel Classic Backpack is 26L and 0.5kg1.1lb; the JanSport SuperBreak Plus is 26L and 0.4kg0.9lb. The JanSport SuperBreak Plus is 0.1kg0.2lb lighter. The JanSport SuperBreak Plus costs $15 less. The Herschel Classic Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the JanSport SuperBreak Plus fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 9 of 26.
| Spec | Herschel Classic Backpack | JanSport SuperBreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $45Best |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 0.5kg1.1lb | 0.4kg0.9lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35% | 35% |
| Dimensions | 42×31×16cm16.5×12×6.5in | 42×32×13cm16.5×12.5×5in |
| Laptop | 14" | 15"Best |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 1 |
| Compression straps | 0 | 0 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | 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 | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 600D polyester | 100% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester (Prints/Solids) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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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.