Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon Double Ripstop, PU1000mm Lining: 200D Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm | 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop Exomesh slash guard Turn lock security hooks RFID blocking |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Front on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Removable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30, and 6 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack (30L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the better call.