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title: "Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs Mountainsmith Divide"
description: "Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs Mountainsmith Divide: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Mountainsmith Divide

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 | Mountainsmith Divide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 |

<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>TC 20s 2x2 Waxed Canvas PU 210d Recycled Nylon SD Oxford PU</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mountainsmith Divide](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sggqv7tnet/mountainsmith-divide/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mountainsmith Divide](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601223796/carryons/mountainsmithdivide_brepvk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 and Mountainsmith Divide

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Mountainsmith Divide.
-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Front on the Mountainsmith Divide.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Mountainsmith Divide.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Mountainsmith Divide.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30, and 11 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide.

### Only the Mountainsmith Divide fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Mountainsmith Divide: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Venturesafe X30** carries 14L more than the **Mountainsmith Divide** (30L vs. 16L), while the **Mountainsmith Divide** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Mountainsmith Divide** fits 95% 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 Mountainsmith Divide is the better call.