Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Incase EO
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 | Incase EO |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 300D heathered weave Ecoya® eco-dyed poly. |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack and Incase EO
- Compression straps: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 4 on the Incase EO.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Top on the Incase EO.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; No on the Incase EO.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 3 on the Incase EO.
Both have: 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. 79 accept both. 55 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack, and 31 accept only the Incase EO.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Only the Incase EO 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, Icelandair, 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. Incase EO: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack carries 4L more than the Incase EO (28L vs. 24L), while the Incase EO is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (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 Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Incase EO is the better call.