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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/bdcwhwxygk/pacsafe-vibe-20l-anti-theft-backpack/kd8m4tzuib/lo-sons-hanover-2/"
title: "Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs Lo & Sons Hanover 2"
description: "Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs Lo & Sons Hanover 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100D Robic nylon, 200D Polyester</td><td>600D Recycled Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Lo & Sons Hanover 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kd8m4tzuib/lo-sons-hanover-2/)

by [Lo & Sons](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Lo & Sons)

![Front facing view of the Lo & Sons Hanover 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628925105/carryons/Lo_Sons_Hanover_2_y8pava.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21.4 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$238</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.