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# Thule Crossover 32L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack

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

## [Thule Crossover 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ea1a829e-054c-4f58-ba27-eb09d63d7436/thule-crossover-32l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Thule Crossover 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/atawt8gsvcmpvlq6tzvf)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×32×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Thule Crossover 32L | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dobby nylon</td><td>750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o076evsb2l/pacsafe-metrosafe-x-anti-theft-20l-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631699318/carryons/Pacsafe_Metrosafe_X_Anti-Theft_20L_Backpack_w0dafs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Thule Crossover 32L and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack

-   **Opening:** Other on the Thule Crossover 32L; Top zip on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Thule Crossover 32L; 1 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 25 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule Crossover 32L, and 155 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack.

### Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Thule Crossover 32L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Thule Crossover 32L** carries 12L more than the **Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack** (32L vs. 20L), while the **Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.73kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Crossover 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack is the better call.