Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
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 | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 16in on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
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 Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 13L more than the Day Owl Backpack Pro (34L vs. 21L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Day Owl Backpack Pro 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.