Jansport Field Pack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Field Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.56 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $55 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Field Pack | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | |
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Field Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Field Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Field Pack; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 88 accept both. 91 accept only the Jansport Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 12L more than the Jansport Field Pack (28L vs. 40L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Field Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.