Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
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 | Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 and Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
- Opening: Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Top flap on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Yes on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 1 on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; No on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
Both have: compression straps, 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 2 accept only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
Only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 15L more than the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 (45L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 is the lighter pack at 1.04kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 fits 69% 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 Bergtagen 30 is the better call.