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title: "Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs Deuter Transit 40"
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# Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Deuter Transit 40

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 | Deuter Transit 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| 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>600d Polytex</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Transit 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zsghgzpc1k/deuter-transit-40/)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Transit 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/tzwetngo2isckuoptmq3)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>25%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 and Deuter Transit 40

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Front on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 6 on the Deuter Transit 40.

Both have: compression straps, hip belt, 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. 48 accept both. 81 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45, and 0 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.

### Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

## Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Deuter Transit 40: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45** carries 5L more than the **Deuter Transit 40** (45L vs. 40L), while the **Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45** is the lighter pack at 1.73kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45** fits 68% 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 is the better call.