Deuter Attack 20 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Attack 20 | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Attack 20 and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Attack 20; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Attack 20; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Attack 20; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Attack 20 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 5L more than the Deuter Attack 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.76kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Attack 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.