Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Jansport Far Out 65
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 | Jansport Far Out 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | 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 diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Far Out 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and Jansport Far Out 65
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; Top flap on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the Jansport Far Out 65.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 2 accept both. 86 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 65.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Jansport Far Out 65: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 65 carries 25L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack (40L vs. 65L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.73kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Far Out 65; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.