Fjallraven Greenland Top Large vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Greenland Top Large | Feature | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large, and 7 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (30L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the better call.