Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Aer Go Pack

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 BackpackFeatureAer Go Pack
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 13in
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester300D Cordura® ripstop exterior

Aer Go Pack

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Go Pack
Capacity21.4 L
Weight0 kg
Dimensions43×30×13 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$85

Key differences between the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack and Aer Go Pack

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 Aer Go Pack.

Only the Aer Go Pack fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Aer Go Pack: which should you pack?

The Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3.6000000000000014L more than the Aer Go Pack (25L vs. 21.4L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Go Pack 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.