Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop Exomesh slash guard Turn lock security hooks RFID blocking |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Front on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
When it comes to carry on backpacks, both the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack offer some notable features. The Tarahumara, standing 44 inches tall and 24 inches wide, has a compact design that perfectly suits day hiking with its 16 liters of capacity. It’s made from 500D Cordura, a tough and reliable material recognized for its durability. Its design is elegantly simple and notably sturdy, as many reviewers have pointed out. However, unlike its counterpart, it lacks a laptop compartment.
The Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII, on the other hand, is slightly larger at 20 inches tall and 29 inches wide, offering 25 liters of capacity. It’s made of 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop and 200D Polyester, materials known for their lightness and resistance to damage. It includes a host of anti-theft features such as lockable zippers and an eXomesh layer making the bag slash-resistant. Reviewers praise its good quality zippers and appreciate its functional organization, as well as the RFID blocking pocket for information protection. In terms of laptop storage, the Venturesafe 25L scores points for accommodating up to a 17-inch laptop.
Here is a quick reference of their differences:
- Size: Tarahumara (44" x 24" x 10"), Venturesafe 25L GII (20" x 29" x 50")
- Weight: Both are 0.7 pounds
- Capacity: Tarahumara has 16 liters, Venturesafe 25L GII has 25 liters
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara (100%), Venturesafe 25L GII (82%)
- Material: Tarahumara made from 500D Cordura, Venturesafe 25L GII from 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop, 200D Polyester.
- Laptop compartment: Tarahumara can fit 0-inch laptop, Venturesafe 25L GII can fit 17-inch laptop.
The Tarahumara shines for its sturdy build and perfect day-hiking size. It's made from reliable materials and provides a convenient center zip that grants easy access to the main compartment. No doubt, this bag is designed to last a lifetime.
On the other hand, the Venturesafe 25L GII pulls weight in its class with its abundant anti-theft features and RFID-blocking pocket to protect your information. Aside from being an excellent choice for an anti-theft backpack, it offers a minimalist yet stylish aesthetic, surely turning heads while offering excellent functionality. Deciding on which one to invest in really boils down to your specific needs and preferences.