Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Osprey Quasar 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
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 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack | Feature | Osprey Quasar 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm | 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack and Osprey Quasar 28L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Other on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; No on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 2 on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack, and 53 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Osprey Quasar 28L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack carries the same capacity as the Osprey Quasar 28L (28L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Quasar 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% 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 Osprey Quasar 28L is the better call.