Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.906 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack | Feature | Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.32 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack and Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; 16in on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; 2 on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; 1 on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack, and 50 accept only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the lighter pack at 0.906kg (vs. 1.32kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack fits 41% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the better call.