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title: "Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack"
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# Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack

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

## [Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8u5ft8xqc4/osprey-transporter-zip-top-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631674746/carryons/Osprey_Transporter_Zip_Top_Pack_wt5uxw.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 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×36×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>400D Nylon TPU Double Coated</td><td>210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cm89nx84je/pacsafe-vibe-28l-anti-theft-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632210217/carryons/Pacsafe_Vibe_28L_bgxgeh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.02 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack and Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; No on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack, and 136 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.

### Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack** carries 2L more than the **Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack** (30L vs. 28L), while the **Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.02kg). 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 Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack is the better call.