JanSport Odyssey Backpack vs The North Face Router
The JanSport Odyssey Backpack is 39L and 1.3kg2.9lb; the The North Face Router is 40L and 1.3kg2.9lb. They weigh the same. The JanSport Odyssey Backpack costs $50 less. The JanSport Odyssey Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the The North Face Router fits 30; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | JanSport Odyssey Backpack | The North Face Router |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110Best | $160 |
| Volume | 39L | 40L |
| Weight | 1.3kg2.9lb | 1.3kg2.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 83% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 48×35×18cm19×14×7in | 53×32×23cm21×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | 15" | 17"Best |
| Compartments | 3 | 3 |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Compression straps | 2 | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Hideable | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | n/a | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with fluorine-free DWR finish |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | JanSport Odyssey Backpack | The North Face Router |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| 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.