Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
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 | Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 100% repurposed 600D polyester |
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack and Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
Both have: 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. 132 accept both. 47 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
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, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L carries 6L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack (20L vs. 26L), while the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.