Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera 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 BackpackFeaturePacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
Y Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
2 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly Y
2 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester

Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight1.32 kg
Dimensions50×31×24 cm
Airline fit41%
Price$200

Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 38 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack, and 27 accept only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.

Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack fits

Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

Only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.

Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack: which should you pack?

The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 15L more than the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack (40L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.32kg (vs. 1.73kg). 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack is the better call.