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title: "Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack"
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# Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bdcwhwxygk/pacsafe-vibe-20l-anti-theft-backpack/)

by [Pacsafe](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Pacsafe)

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632230803/carryons/Pacsafe_Vibe_20L_Anti-Theft_Backpack_fd1xu0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.82 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack | 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 |
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100D Robic nylon, 200D Polyester</td><td>210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/drbq8izmli/pacsafe-venturesafe-x40-anti-theft-backpack/)

by [Pacsafe](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Pacsafe)

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632311603/carryons/Pacsafe_Venturesafe_X40_Anti-Theft_Backpack_z3l1uo.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×30×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 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. 88 accept both. 91 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.

### Only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, 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, Great Lakes Airlines, 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.

## Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack** carries 20L more than the **Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack** (20L vs. 40L), while the **Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (vs. 1.73kg). 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 Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.