Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack vs. Chrome Rostov
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack | Feature | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop Exomesh slash guard Turn lock security hooks RFID blocking | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack and Chrome Rostov
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack; Other on the Chrome Rostov.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack; No on the Chrome Rostov.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack; Removable on the Chrome Rostov.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack; 1, side on the Chrome Rostov.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack, and 2 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Chrome Rostov fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack carries 2L more than the Chrome Rostov (25L vs. 23L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the better call.