North Face Recon vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Recon
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Recon | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop Exomesh slash guard Turn lock security hooks RFID blocking |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the North Face Recon and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the North Face Recon; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Opening: Other on the North Face Recon; Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the North Face Recon; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 173 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
North Face Recon vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The North Face Recon carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack (30L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Recon fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Recon; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the better call.