Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Able Carry Max 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 | Able Carry Max Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Top on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 17in on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 6 on the Able Carry Max 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 4L more than the Able Carry Max Backpack (34L vs. 30L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.