Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
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 | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $99 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 138 accept both. 2 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 34 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, 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. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit carries 2L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 30L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit is the better call.