Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73
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 TechPack-T73 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| 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 | X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix |
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and tomtoc TechPack-T73
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 16in on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 5 on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 4L more than the tomtoc TechPack-T73 (34L vs. 30L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.