Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×27.94×16.4 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Backpack straps: No on the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L; No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Both have: laptop sleeve, 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. 169 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L, and 5 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L (23L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L is the lighter pack at 0.58kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Women's Black Hole® Pack 23L is the better call.