Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
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 Rowledge" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Premium Nylon, Nappa Leather Accents |
Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.9×29.2×17.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $465 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; Hideable on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 13in on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
Both have: passport pocket, 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 40 accept only the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
Only the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, 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. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge": which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 8L more than the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" (28L vs. 20L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" fits 95% 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 28L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.