Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
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 | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 Polyester | Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon |
Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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 47 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable 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, Great Lakes Airlines, 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. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 8L more than the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack (40L vs. 32L), while the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack 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 Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.