Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $400 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 41L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 820D Ballistic Nylon | 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack and Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; No on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack, and 55 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack carries 4L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack (32L vs. 28L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.