Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
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 | Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 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 |
Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 158.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×29.2×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack and Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
Both have: 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 3 accept only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
Only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack carries 2L more than the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack (25L vs. 27L), while the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 158.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.