Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 | Jansport Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| 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 | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Jansport Women's Agave
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack and Jansport Women's Agave
- Opening: Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Top zip on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 1 on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 2 on the Jansport Women's Agave.
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. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack, and 4 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines.
Only the Jansport Women's Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Jansport Women's Agave carries 4L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack (28L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Women's Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Women's Agave fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Women's Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Women's Agave is the better call.