DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) |
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon and Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
- Opening: Rolltop on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Hip belt: No on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 129 accept both. 10 accept only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits
Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 20L more than the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon (25L vs. 45L), while the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon is the better call.