Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | 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 Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 2 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack carries 5L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20L vs. 25L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.