Jansport Agave vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 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 | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Jansport Agave; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Agave; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Agave; 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 77 accept both. 59 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Jansport Agave vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Agave carries 4L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (32L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Jansport Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Agave is the better call.