Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30
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 | Deuter Trans Alpine 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 and Deuter Trans Alpine 30
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Clamshell on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Front on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 75 accept both. 93 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 carries the same capacity as the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 (30L vs. 30L), 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 is the better call.