Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Deuter Giga
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 Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 and Deuter Giga
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Deuter Giga.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Top on the Deuter Giga.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; Removable on the Deuter Giga.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; 3 on the Deuter Giga.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; No on the Deuter Giga.
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 7 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Deuter Giga fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 carries 2L more than the Deuter Giga (30L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Giga is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga fits 92% 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 Deuter Giga is the better call.