Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L 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 | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; 2 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (25L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1kg). 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.