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title: "Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs Fjallraven Ulvö 30"
description: "Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs Fjallraven Ulvö 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qxkmpl6f1g/pacsafe-venturesafe-exp45/)

by [Pacsafe](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Pacsafe)

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617679916/carryons/Venturesafe_EXP45_hwaiux.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining)</td><td>Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Ulvö 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rtzzxhq58o/fjallraven-ulvo-30/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Ulvö 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624842450/carryons/Fjallraven_Ulvo_30_qirssp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 and Fjallraven Ulvö 30

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Opening:** Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45, and 45 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.

### Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45** carries 15L more than the **Fjallraven Ulvö 30** (45L vs. 30L), while the **Fjallraven Ulvö 30** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Ulvö 30** fits 92% 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 30 is the better call.