Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® 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 Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 13in |
| 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 | 400D ECONYL® regenerated nylon dobby, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 140 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 36 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® 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 Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.97kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack fits 93% 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 Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.