Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack vs. A 35L Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack | Feature | A 35L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon full dull hitra, 75D Polyester herringbone dobby | 1680 denier high tenacity ballistic nylon |
A 35L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $189 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack and A 35L Travel Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; Clamshell on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; Hideable on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; Hideable on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; Hideable on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; 17in on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 162 accept both. 13 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack, and 0 accept only the A 35L Travel Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack vs. A 35L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The A 35L Travel Backpack carries 10L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (25L vs. 35L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the A 35L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the better call.