Pacsafe CX Anti-Theft Backpack vs WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack
The Pacsafe CX Anti-Theft Backpack is 17L and 0.7kg1.5lb; the WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack is 17L and 0.68kg1.5lb. The WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack costs $0.9499999999999886 less. The Pacsafe CX Anti-Theft Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 14 and 14 of 26.
| Spec | Pacsafe CX Anti-Theft Backpack | WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189.95 | $189Best |
| Volume | 17L | 17L |
| Weight | 0.7kg1.5lb | 0.68kg1.5lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 54% | 54% |
| Dimensions | 39.1×26.9×16cm15.5×10.5×6.5in | 40×27.9×15.2cm15.5×11×6in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | main compartment zip, exterior zip pocket, two side hand pockets |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 100D high density nylon twill, water resistant 1000mm, PFC-free; 75D polyester pongee lining | 1680D black ballistic nylon and Forza nylon, YKK waterproof zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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