Pacsafe W 10L Anti-Theft Backpack vs Tom Bihn Paradigm
The Pacsafe W 10L Anti-Theft Backpack is 10L and 0.51kg1.1lb; the Tom Bihn Paradigm is 9L and 0.51kg1.1lb. They weigh the same. The Pacsafe W 10L Anti-Theft Backpack costs $10.050000000000011 less. The Pacsafe W 10L Anti-Theft Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Paradigm fits 36; under the seat, 20 and 15 of 26.
| Spec | Pacsafe W 10L Anti-Theft Backpack | Tom Bihn Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.95Best | $170 |
| Volume | 10L | 9L |
| Weight | 0.51kg1.1lb | 0.51kg1.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 77%Best | 58% |
| Dimensions | 36.1×25.9×11.9cm14×10×4.5in | 32.5×25×19.5cm13×10×7.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 75D recycled polyester, water resistant 1000mm, PFC-free; 150D recycled polyester lining | 420d UHMWPE/nylon Spectron ripstop exterior, bluesign certified 210d Cerylon ripstop interior, closed-cell foam back panel |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Pacsafe W 10L Anti-Theft Backpack | Tom Bihn Paradigm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | 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.