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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/o076evsb2l/pacsafe-metrosafe-x-anti-theft-20l-backpack/sggqv7tnet/mountainsmith-divide/"
title: "Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs Mountainsmith Divide"
description: "Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs Mountainsmith Divide: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/o076evsb2l/pacsafe-metrosafe-x-anti-theft-20l-backpack/sggqv7tnet/mountainsmith-divide/"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o076evsb2l/pacsafe-metrosafe-x-anti-theft-20l-backpack/)

by [Pacsafe](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Pacsafe)

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631699318/carryons/Pacsafe_Metrosafe_X_Anti-Theft_20L_Backpack_w0dafs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester</td><td>TC 20s 2x2 Waxed Canvas PU 210d Recycled Nylon SD Oxford PU</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mountainsmith Divide](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sggqv7tnet/mountainsmith-divide/)

by [Mountainsmith](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountainsmith)

![Front facing view of the Mountainsmith Divide](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601223796/carryons/mountainsmithdivide_brepvk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.