Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
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 | Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack and Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
- Opening: Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Top flap on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Yes on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 1 on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
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. 130 accept both. 4 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 carries 2L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack (28L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 is the lighter pack at 1.04kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 is the better call.