Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester | 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating |
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack and DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon
- Compression straps: No on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon.
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; Rolltop on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; 2 on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 138 accept both. 39 accept only the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 1 accept only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon.
Only the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries the same capacity as the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon (25L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.