Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L
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 | Salkan The Carry-On 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 39L |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon Double Ripstop, PU1000mm Lining: 200D Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Carry-On 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 and Salkan The Carry-On 35L
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Clamshell on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Removable on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; 1 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, 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. 130 accept both. 38 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Carry-On 35L carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Salkan The Carry-On 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 is the better call.