Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel 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 | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | Nylon Fabric |
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; Clamshell on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 136 accept both. 43 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel 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, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel 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. 0.91kg). 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 MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.