Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Ridge Backpack | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top, front | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester. | 210D Nylon full dull hitra, 75D Polyester herringbone dobby |
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Ridge Backpack and Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Top zip on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 16in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 2 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 2 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 175 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Ridge Backpack carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (25L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the better call.