Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Mountainsmith Divide
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack | Feature | Mountainsmith Divide |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester | TC 20s 2x2 Waxed Canvas PU 210d Recycled Nylon SD Oxford PU |
Mountainsmith Divide
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack and Mountainsmith Divide
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; Front on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Hip belt: No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; 4 on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; 2, side on the Mountainsmith Divide.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 178 accept both. 2 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack, and 1 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Mountainsmith Divide: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack carries 4L more than the Mountainsmith Divide (20L vs. 16L), while the Mountainsmith Divide is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.73kg). 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 Mountainsmith Divide is the better call.