Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2
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 | Lo & Sons Hanover 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Robic nylon, 200D Polyester | 600D Recycled Poly |
Lo & Sons Hanover 2
| Capacity | 21.4 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $238 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack and Lo & Sons Hanover 2
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 2 accept only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2: which should you pack?
The Lo & Sons Hanover 2 carries 1.3999999999999986L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack (20L vs. 21.4L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.82kg). 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 Lo & Sons Hanover 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the better call.