Deuter Giga Bike vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Giga Bike
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Giga Bike | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Giga Bike; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 2 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.76kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga Bike fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga Bike; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.