Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L | Feature | tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17.3in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free | |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 42 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 0 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
Only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 34L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (34L vs. 0L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the better call.