DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×30.48×15.24 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® CLASSIC FABRIC | Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm |
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $121 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack and Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack; Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack; Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack; No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 134 accept both. 43 accept only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack carries 5L more than the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack (23L vs. 28L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.68kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the better call.