Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Exped Impulse 30
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 Impulse 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack and Exped Impulse 30
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Exped Impulse 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Exped Impulse 30.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Exped Impulse 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 130 accept both. 44 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 30.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 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, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Exped Impulse 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Impulse 30 carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (25L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Exped Impulse 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.