Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.73 kg
Dimensions45×30×13 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$140

Feature by feature

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L BackpackFeatureBellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester Custom-developed leather

Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition

Front facing view of the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
Capacity20 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions45×32×18 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$229

Key differences between the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack and Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.

Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits

Air Niugini.

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition: which should you pack?

The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20L vs. 20L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.73kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack is the better call.