Jansport Agave vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby | 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) |
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Agave; Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Jansport Agave; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Agave; 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Jansport Agave vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 13L more than the Jansport Agave (32L vs. 45L), 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 EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Agave is the better call.