Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Exped Glissade 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
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 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | Exped Glissade 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack and Exped Glissade 25
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
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. 170 accept both. 4 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Exped Glissade 25.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Exped Glissade 25: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack carries the same capacity as the Exped Glissade 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.76kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack 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.