Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack, and 46 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 8L more than the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L (40L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.