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title: "Jansport Agave vs Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack"
description: "Jansport Agave vs Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Jansport Agave vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack

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

## [Jansport Agave](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9mptl097qi/jansport-agave/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Agave](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626345015/carryons/Jansport_Agave_xdxagl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby</td><td>210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/drbq8izmli/pacsafe-venturesafe-x40-anti-theft-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632311603/carryons/Pacsafe_Venturesafe_X40_Anti-Theft_Backpack_z3l1uo.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×30×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.