Jansport Hatchet vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Hatchet
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $76 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Hatchet | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm |
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $121 |
Key differences between the Jansport Hatchet and Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Jansport Hatchet; Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Hatchet; Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Hatchet; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Hatchet; No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 43 accept only the Jansport Hatchet, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Only the Jansport Hatchet fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, 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, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, 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.
Jansport Hatchet vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Hatchet carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack (28L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Hatchet is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Hatchet fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Hatchet; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Hatchet is the better call.