Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L 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 25L 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 | removable |
| 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 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Removable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L 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. 138 accept both. 2 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 36 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack 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, Great Lakes Airlines, 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. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.76kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.