Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"

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 BackpackFeatureLo & Sons "The Rowledge"
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport Y
N Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 13in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester Premium Nylon, Nappa Leather Accents

Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"

Front facing view of the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
Capacity20 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions41.9×29.2×17.1 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$465

Key differences between the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack and Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"

Both have: passport pocket, 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. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge": which should you pack?

The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack carries the same capacity as the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" (20L vs. 20L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.73kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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.