Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
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 Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 (56% recycled) ripstop |
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 601 kg |
| Dimensions | 43.18×29.21×20.31 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
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 55 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 14L more than the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L (40L vs. 26L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.73kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits 76% 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.