Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 77 accept both. 63 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 28L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 74% 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.