Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
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 | SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free | |
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 4 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 5 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 8L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (34L vs. 26L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits 95% 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.