Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Deuter XV 3 SL
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 | Deuter XV 3 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 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 | 600D PES, 100% recycled fabrics |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack and Deuter XV 3 SL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; No on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Rolltop on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 1 on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Rain cover: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Optional on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 133 accept both. 1 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack, and 33 accept only the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits
WestJet.
Only the Deuter XV 3 SL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Deuter XV 3 SL: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack carries 7L more than the Deuter XV 3 SL (28L vs. 21L), while the Deuter XV 3 SL is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter XV 3 SL fits 88% 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 Deuter XV 3 SL is the better call.