DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

Front facing view of the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
Capacity25 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions51×31×18 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$160

Feature by feature

DSPTCH Gym/Work PackFeaturePacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 13in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating400D ECONYL® regenerated nylon dobby, 150D Recycled polyester

Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight0.97 kg
Dimensions48×28×19 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$150

Key differences between the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack and Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack, and 7 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.

Only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?

The DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack (25L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.97kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.