Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Jansport Suede Campus

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 BackpackFeatureJansport Suede Campus
Storage
N Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport N
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 Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester 600D Polyester, Suede leather bottom

Jansport Suede Campus

Front facing view of the Jansport Suede Campus
Capacity32 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions42.5×33×21.6 cm
Airline fit75%
Price$60

Key differences between the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack and Jansport Suede Campus

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 141 accept both. 39 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Suede Campus.

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

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Jansport Suede Campus: which should you pack?

The Jansport Suede Campus carries 12L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack (20L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Suede Campus is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Jansport Suede Campus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Suede Campus is the better call.