Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% repurposed 600D polyester | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L, and 42 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L carries 1L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (26L vs. 25L), while the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.