Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight0.72 kg
Dimensions46×31×14 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$110

Feature by feature

Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft BackpackFeaturePacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
16in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.73 kg
Dimensions45×30×13 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$140

Key differences between the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L 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 3 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.

Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack: which should you pack?

The Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack (25L vs. 20L), while the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 0.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L 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.