DSPTCH Daypack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Daypack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×25.4×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Daypack | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 400D ECONYL® regenerated nylon dobby, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Daypack and Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the DSPTCH Daypack; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the DSPTCH Daypack; 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the DSPTCH Daypack; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 141 accept both. 2 accept only the DSPTCH Daypack, and 35 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the DSPTCH Daypack fits
American Eagle, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
DSPTCH Daypack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3L more than the DSPTCH Daypack (22L vs. 25L), while the DSPTCH Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 0.97kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Daypack is the better call.