Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Robic nylon, 200D Polyester | 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L 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. 140 accept both. 39 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 8L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack (20L vs. 28L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.