Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
Capacity40 L
Weight1.73 kg
Dimensions56×30×22 cm
Airline fit47%
Price$300

Feature by feature

Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft BackpackFeatureNEEKFOX 35L Backpack
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 13in
2 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D PolyesterRipstop Nylon

NEEKFOX 35L Backpack

Front facing view of the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
Capacity35 L
Weight0.4 kg
Dimensions53×33×23 cm
Airline fit70%
Price$24

Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and NEEKFOX 35L Backpack

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 44 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.

Only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack 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, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.

Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack: which should you pack?

The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 5L more than the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack (40L vs. 35L), while the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack fits 70% 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 NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the better call.