Jansport Field Pack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 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 25L G3 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 | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Field Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Field Pack; Removable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Field Pack; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Field Pack, and 2 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Field Pack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Field Pack carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 0.76kg). 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 Jansport Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.