Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 100D Robic nylon, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L 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. 137 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 42 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 10L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack (30L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.82kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.