Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Lo & Sons "The Hakuba"
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 | Lo & Sons "The Hakuba" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester | Recycled Poly |
Lo & Sons "The Hakuba"
| Capacity | 35.5 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and Lo & Sons "The Hakuba"
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Lo & Sons "The Hakuba".
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the Lo & Sons "The Hakuba".
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 88 accept both. 52 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Lo & Sons "The Hakuba".
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Lo & Sons "The Hakuba": which should you pack?
The Lo & Sons "The Hakuba" carries 7.5L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 35.5L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Lo & Sons "The Hakuba"; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.