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title: "Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs Osprey Tropos 32 - One Bag Travel"
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# Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Osprey Tropos 32

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

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe X30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/aez9x0mbbv/pacsafe-venturesafe-x30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601213675/carryons/venturesafe_v4r1mj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×27×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 | Feature | Osprey Tropos 32 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Nylon Double Ripstop, PU1000mm Lining: 200D Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm</td><td>bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb contrast nylon, PFAS-free DWR</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Tropos 32](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hs9q833p2l/osprey-tropos-32/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Tropos 32](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990496/carryons/osprey-tropos-32-hs9q833p2l.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>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×32×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 and Osprey Tropos 32

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Other on the Osprey Tropos 32.
-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Top on the Osprey Tropos 32.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Yes on the Osprey Tropos 32.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Osprey Tropos 32.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Osprey Tropos 32.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 142 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30, and 0 accept only the Osprey Tropos 32.

### Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Osprey Tropos 32: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Tropos 32** carries 2L more than the **Pacsafe Venturesafe X30** (30L vs. 32L), while the **Pacsafe Venturesafe X30** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Pacsafe Venturesafe X30** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Tropos 32; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 is the better call.