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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/aez9x0mbbv/pacsafe-venturesafe-x30/"
title: "Exped Skyline 15 vs Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Skyline 15 vs Pacsafe Venturesafe X30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Skyline 15 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X30

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Skyline 15](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 15](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601078153/carryons/exped_ekvv42.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Skyline 15 | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm</td><td>210D Nylon Double Ripstop, PU1000mm Lining: 200D Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe X30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/aez9x0mbbv/pacsafe-venturesafe-x30/)

by [Pacsafe](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Pacsafe)

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601213675/carryons/venturesafe_v4r1mj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×27×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Skyline 15 and Pacsafe Venturesafe X30

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Exped Skyline 15; Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Exped Skyline 15; Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Exped Skyline 15; 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Exped Skyline 15; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 168 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Exped Skyline 15 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X30: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Venturesafe X30** carries 15L more than the **Exped Skyline 15** (15L vs. 30L), while the **Exped Skyline 15** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Skyline 15** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 15 is the better call.