Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo 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 | Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free | 1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric |
Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×38×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $349 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 1 on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 89 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 1L more than the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack (34L vs. 33L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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.