Jansport Agave vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby | 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Jansport Agave; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 87 accept both. 49 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 1 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Cayman Airways.
Jansport Agave vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 8L more than the Jansport Agave (32L vs. 40L), while the Jansport Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Agave fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Agave is the better call.