Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D ECONYL® regenerated nylon dobby, 150D Recycled polyester | |
Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Top zip on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3L more than the Hill People Gear Junction Pack (22L vs. 25L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.97kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.