Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $244 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Clamshell on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020.
Both have: 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. 138 accept both. 2 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 35 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3L more than the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 (28L vs. 25L), while the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 is the better call.