Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack

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

Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"

Front facing view of the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
Capacity20 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions41.9×29.2×17.1 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$465

Feature by feature

Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"FeaturePacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport Y
Y Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
13in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Premium Nylon, Nappa Leather Accents750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions48×31×18 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$150

Key differences between the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack

Both have: passport pocket, built-in organizer, 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. 174 accept both. 6 accept only the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge", and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.

Only the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?

The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack carries 5L more than the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" (20L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the better call.