Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×42×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 12in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| 320D ECONYL® regenerated nylon Taslon, 150D 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 Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote; No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 12in on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote; 15in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 47 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote, and 127 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote carries 1L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (26L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (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 Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote is the better call.