Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Karrimor Covert 30L 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 | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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 35 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L 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, 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. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 2L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 30L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.