Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
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 | NEEKFOX 35L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) | Ripstop Nylon |
NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $24 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 and NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Top zip on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; No on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 13in on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 2 on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 128 accept both. 1 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45, and 4 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 fits
Pakistan International.
Only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 10L more than the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack (45L vs. 35L), while the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack fits 70% 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 NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the better call.