tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17.3in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon full dull hitra, 75D Polyester herringbone dobby | |
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; Top zip on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 16in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L, and 43 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack carries 25L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the better call.