Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
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 | Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon) |
Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Hip belt: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Removable on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 16in on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 130 accept both. 44 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 0 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
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, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac carries 1L more than the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L (34L vs. 35L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the better call.