Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
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 | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Robic nylon, 200D Polyester | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; Front on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 4 on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 1, side on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 2 accept only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 7L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (20L vs. 13L), while the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.82kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the better call.