Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $279 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| 56L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D CORDURA® ECO Ripstop 100% Recycled, 1200D CORDURA® ECO 100% Recycled Polyester | Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm |
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $121 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L and Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L, and 130 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L carries 17L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack (45L vs. 28L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the better call.