Away The Zip Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Feature by feature
| Away The Zip Backpack | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon with leather | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Away The Zip Backpack and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Away The Zip Backpack; No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack; 15in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away The Zip Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Away The Zip Backpack, and 1 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Away The Zip Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away The Zip Backpack carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack (20L vs. 20L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.73kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away The Zip Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away The Zip Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack is the better call.