Pacsafe E 18L Anti-Theft Backpack vs Rab Airox 18L Day Pack
The Pacsafe E 18L Anti-Theft Backpack is 18L and 0.72kg1.6lb; the Rab Airox 18L Day Pack is 18L and 0.73kg1.6lb. The Pacsafe E 18L Anti-Theft Backpack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Rab Airox 18L Day Pack costs $34.94999999999999 less. The Pacsafe E 18L Anti-Theft Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Rab Airox 18L Day Pack fits 31; under the seat, 8 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Pacsafe E 18L Anti-Theft Backpack | Rab Airox 18L Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 | $165Best |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 0.72kg1.6lbBest | 0.73kg1.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 31%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 42.9×26.9×19.1cm17×10.5×7.5in | 50×29×23cm19.5×11.5×9in |
| Laptop | 13" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Panel access, Panel loader with zipped entry |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 320D ECONYL regenerated nylon Taslon, water resistant 1000mm, PFC-free; 75D recycled polyester ripstop lining | 140D nylon (69% recycled) with yarn dyed nylon 210D rip stop, 420D Nylon secondary, Embossed 200d Polyester lining (100% recycled) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Pacsafe E 18L Anti-Theft Backpack | Rab Airox 18L Day Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.