Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Away The Zip Backpack
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 | Away The Zip Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | Nylon with leather |
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack and Away The Zip Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Away The Zip Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 2 accept only the Away The Zip Backpack.
Only the Away The Zip Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Away The Zip Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 5L more than the Away The Zip Backpack (25L vs. 20L), while the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away The Zip Backpack fits 95% 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.