Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 | Feature | Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) | Thickened canvas, PU Leather |
Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $66 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 and Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Hideable on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Yes on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 17in on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Both have: compression straps, sternum strap, 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. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45, and 37 accept only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 20L more than the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack (45L vs. 25L), while the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack is the better call.