Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 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 | Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon Double Ripstop, PU1000mm Lining: 200D Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 and Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Top on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
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 2 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 carries the same capacity as the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 is the better call.