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title: "Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45"
description: "Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45

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

## [Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dydp1ix4mv/tarion-xh-hardshell-camera-backpack/)

by [Tarion](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tarion)

![Front facing view of the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617973050/carryons/Torion_XH_Hardshell_Camera_Backpack_ju4zsx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27.5×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester &amp; PVA Hardshell</td><td>420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qxkmpl6f1g/pacsafe-venturesafe-exp45/)

by [Pacsafe](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Pacsafe)

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617679916/carryons/Venturesafe_EXP45_hwaiux.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45

-   **Hip belt:** No on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
-   **Hard shell:** Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 129 accept both. 47 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.

### Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45** carries 33.5L more than the **Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack** (11.5L vs. 45L), while the **Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack is the better call.