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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9mptl097qi/jansport-agave/qxkmpl6f1g/pacsafe-venturesafe-exp45/"
title: "Jansport Agave vs Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Jansport Agave vs Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: 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 EXP45

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 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby</td><td>420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qxkmpl6f1g/pacsafe-venturesafe-exp45/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617679916/carryons/Venturesafe_EXP45_hwaiux.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.