In-Depth Review of Pacsafe's Citysafe CX Anti-theft Travel Backpacks for Women - 17L and 11L

[@paytonbuffington8525]

You can also use the little snaggle on the front pocket with a padlock! I have the bigger backpack and you slide the zipper under the snag, then put a padlock on the zipper and then you can’t even push it through without knowing the combination or a key, if you want extra safety!

[@travelpockets]

Always good to have extra safety! Thanks for the tip👍

[@gmt5664]

Bought the 17L for work and I love it. It's perfect for just a little security for my work laptop, but still looks nice and professional.

[@travelpockets]

We love to hear that you're loving your bag as much as we love ours😃 Thank you so much for letting us know💕

[@JustinPlusLauren]

It's always hard to know which backpack to buy. Especially when some of them have such great features for backpackers, like keeping your stuff safe. Pacsafe makes such high quality products, so I think their stuff is a safe bet! I'm a huge fan of the sleeve, too!

[@travelpockets]

They have so many great features on both bags and it's perfect for traveling :)

[@janesoyaj]

I was very undecided with which one to get. But I decided go big or go home! Thank u for sharing!

[@travelpockets]

Awesome! You're going to love it!!

[@shannenrivadeneira9504]

Thank you so much for reviewing these two bags side by side! Great video!

[@travelpockets]

You're so welcome! Hope it helped out :)

[@kaiyepallarco3886]

Can't wait to get this bag on Monday! I was so indecisive which bag to buy but now I'm really wanting to get the 17L one cos I tend to carry a lot of stuff hehe thanks for this video ladies!

[@travelpockets]

Awesome!! You're seriously going to love this bag. I think you made a good decision getting the 17L :) Enjoy!

[@ElaineMasters]

Good looking pack and I love the pink, side pockets and unique lock systems. Great fabric too. Would definitely use the bigger bag.

[@travelpockets]

The bigger bag is our choice for traveling too :)

[@Toddler1967]

Liked the review. Just wanted to say that the L is an abbreviation for liters (or litres if you're not in the US). So you should say the volume is 17 liters, not 17 "L". Sounds smarter is all.

[@nextdoorneighbour6906]

Your video helped me decide on which bag to get. Thank you!

[@travelpockets]

Yay!! Glad we could help 😃

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

We like the idea of that "sleeve" to put the backpack on your suitcase; that would be so nice to have with my back issues. Even though I am a guy, I think the pink (or another bright color) interior lining is a good idea--I have a hard time finding my stuff sometimes! It's too bad the smaller bag doesn't have the sleeve or water bottle pocket

[@travelpockets]

You bring up a good point on making the interior fabric a different color!

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

Thanks, I know my bad eyes could benefit 😎

[@BuddyTheTravelingMonkey]

Both bags look great! Love your detailed review. I'm definitely a fan of that sleeve, it keeps the bag from falling off the suitcase if you just place it there to rest lol!

[@travelpockets]

Thanks! The sleeve is definitely our top favorite feature :)

[@vincenzo00]

Great review, fun and informative. Have one Pacsafe bag already, and the hoodie. Thinking of getting one of their backpacks too. Would be great to see how the two bags look when you wear them though. Maybe next time you could try them on? Thank you Ladies 👍👍

[@travelpockets]

Hi! We actually show a couple of clips at 8:22 of us wearing them. Hope that helps!

[@aliciamartens4728]

Thanks for the review!! I’m trying to decide between the two and this def helps. I already have the Pacsafe Citysafe convertible backpack in econyl storm color and absolutely LOVE the bag. I’m hooked!

[@travelpockets]

You're very welcome! So happy to hear that this helped you :)

[@PackYourBags]

Great video I bought a pacsafe bag for trip to Europe loved it

[@travelpockets]

Awesome! We literally use it on all of our travels and it really comes in handy.

[@MsLindawoods]

Great video. I can not wait to get my pacsafe purse

[@travelpockets]

Thank you! We can't wait for you to get your Pacsafe purse too! :)

[@Sylphadora]

I love this backpack but the mini size at 11L is still way too big for a mini backpack. In my opinion a real mini should be like the Kanken Mini (7L) or the Bobby Elle by XD Design (6.5L.) I'd love to use the Pacsafe mini while travelling, though. I'm actually about to swap my Kanken Mini for a Bobby Elle. Yesterday I saw a woman with her backpack open and two guys hot on her heels. She was about to be pickpocketed. I warned her so luckily they didn't steal anything from her but it made me want to switch to an antitheft backpack. I ordered the Bobby Elle in pink. Can't wait for it to arrive.

[@escapefromthedesk]

Kool! Safe bag for travel👍Thx for sharing💕

[@travelpockets]

It's a really fantastic bag!

[@sierraskye]

Thanks for doing this review. I had been going back and forth, couldn't decide which one to get. The mini is obviously cuter for daily use. But the larger one just fits everything. I'm trying to stop having to carry extra bags with me just cos I can't keep everything in my tiny backpack. So I kinda gave up the idea of carrying less. I'll just get a nice solid bag that fits everything I need 😁

[@travelpockets]

You're so welcome! We're so happy to hear that this review helped out :) Finding that right bag takes a lot of research and as you said, a lot of back and forth, so that's part of the reason why we created this video for viewers like yourself :)

[@thambec]

I’m having exactly the same issue!! So thanks 🙏🏼

[@haydenchan7024]

great review guys! :) girlfriend is looking for one and now i know why :D

[@travelpockets]

Thank you so much! Yup, this bag is awesome. I'm sure your girlfriend will enjoy if she gets one :)

[@connectwithyourdeck]

So helpful I was going to get the small backpack but I’m going to think about it - I have the hobo bag and of course no water bottle pocket and I miss that!! So will wait and see if they address that with an update!

[@travelpockets]

Glad it was helpful! Yeah, that water bottle pocket is definitely handy! We use it all the time.

[@vicki709]

I saw the 17L backpack at a bulk warehouse store yesterday and hesitated to buy it since it was $85, but I’m really considering it now. Thanks for the review!

[@travelpockets]

In our opinion, the price is worth it. We've been using the 17L for nearly two years now and it's an essential on all of our travels. Glad our review helped out :)

[@KenshoQuest]

Those Pacsafe backpacks are cute. I like the pop of pink! Is it easy enough to find things in the bag with the bucket style opening? I'm currently using ths Pacsafe Metrosafe LS350 which is very functional, but just not as feminine.

[@travelpockets]

Super useful with the bucket style opening! Pacsafe fro the win!

[@jecelyncacatian684]

OMG! I just realized that you're the one who posted giveaway on IG hahahaha. I just checked it now hahahaha. I watched the other vid several times. I hope I win that. I super love this bag! More power to the both of you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@travelpockets]

Hahaha that's awesome! Good luck!!

[@jecelyncacatian684]

Yes, it's really awesome! Thank you! I hope to win this! More power to the both of you! Keep on producing good content vids! Stay safe! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LynetteBarrerapink]

Great review on both bags! I really love the 17L bag! Would you be able to tell me how much it weighs exactly? I would like to take it for traveling but want to consider the airlines that include personal items in the carry on weight restriction so I'm curious. Thank you for your videos!

[@travelpockets]

The bag itself is pretty lightweight. According to their website, it weighs 1 lb. 8.9 oz. / 705 g. You shouldn't have a problem taking it with you as a carryon. Hope that helps!

[@sarahconstance493]

Would the bigger bag big okay as a personal item on a plane?

[@CrestiPalupi]

Enjoyed watching the detailed review! Just in time when i'm about to buy a new backpack lol. Do you think a 13 inch macbook pro laptop would fit in the 11L bag? your opinion would help a bunch!

[@travelpockets]

Thank you! Don't think the 11L will fit a 13" laptop. It'll hold up to 11" so an iPad will fit.

[@CrestiPalupi]

@@travelpockets Thanks for the response! I think I will most probably get the 13L anyway because of the back luggage sleeves alone hahaha

[@travelpockets]

@@CrestiPalupi Of course! Yeah, the 17L is the one we use the most. It fits so much and yeah, the sleeve is one of the best features.

[@KitatheExplorer]

I’ve been looking into a good bag to use for travel. I have tried a few brands but nothing seems comparable to this. I love all of the features and the design. I will have to check them out!

[@travelpockets]

You will love this bag. The 17L is so useful on all of our travels!

[@oliviamacdonald4182]

Great review, thank you, but for the bigger bag is it difficult or annoying getting your camera out?

[@travelpockets]

It's not difficult to take the camera out at all. It's not as easy as bags that are made for cameras but I prefer this method more :)

[@Emuspaul]

When I was in Korea, my girlfriend told me to watch out for “slicky boys.” ...This looks good for camera gear.

[@travelpockets]

"Slicky boys"?? LOL!

[@KingTolentino]

she wears nicer clothes that's why she carries the cuter bag hahaaha this made me laugh... on a serious note... this video is very informative... thank you for sharing :D

[@travelpockets]

Haha glad you thought that part was funny ;)

[@Svenywhere]

Seems as a great bag for my girlfriend. And looks as some good quality as well. How comfortable is it to wear it when the bag is heavy? Does it give some good support?

[@travelpockets]

Yes! It actually has great support and very comfortable. I walk miles with this bag when traveling and I don't feel any pain. My previous camera bags I had were way worse and had crappy support so we really like this one.

[@maryannepinlac6707]

Very informative video. Thanks for this! ❤️ Been looking for a backpack that can carry my laptop well and would look okay even when I'm wearing a smart casual attire. Just a question. Is this water repellent or water resistant by any chance? Thank you.

[@travelpockets]

So happy that this video was helpful to you! It's not water repellant or resistant but it is made out of material that somewhat repels water (100D nylon twill).

[@PoisonPenArts]

NICE. Can you tell me what suitcase that is in the beginning?

[@travelpockets]

That is the AWAY suitcase. We go into more detail on our Travel Luggage video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ7FiZWvhdafp7s

[@Lethal_falcon]

Interesting vloge dear thanks for sharing stay connected..big love from me💌

[@nomadicana]

Are you bags the black color, or is it blue? Yours look slightly bluish, but the blue online looks much brighter. I don't want to order the wrong color!

[@travelpockets]

They're both black :)

[@heathersky8218]

Thank you for ur great review! May I ask whether this bag is waterproof?

[@travelpockets]

Thank you!😀 This bag is not waterproof, but it's made of nylon, so it's water resistant on the outside.

[@heathersky8218]

@@travelpockets thank you❤️ do u think it will withstand the rain???

[@Lulu-vi4wb]

No water bottle side pocket? What was Pacsafe thinking? One would think they should have all of it down by now with that higher price.

[@adrianchiu5518]

Thanks a lot.

[@jannyc8650]

Your video is very informative! Can you tell me the colour of the mini you have? On your blog post, it looks like blue but I don't it on Pacsafe's website :(

[@travelpockets]

Thank you so much! The color of both bags are black. I guess the reflection makes it look like it's blue? But it's definitely black :)

[@jannyc8650]

@@travelpockets Thanks for the quick response and clarification! It would be nice if they carried a navy blue though :P

[@missnickelbee7789]

Question: when you travel, do you bring a "carry on" and the packsafe as your "personal bag" ? does the larger packsafe bag pass airport regulations as a "personal bag" ?

[@travelpockets]

Yup, we bring the Away Bigger Carry-On suitcase and the bigger Pacsafe Backpack as our carry-on items and the Pacsafe Backpack definitely passes as a personal bag.

[@missnickelbee7789]

@@travelpockets thank you!

[@KWinceyTang]

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing this, so attempted to get one! But I read on several reviews that the straps slide loose and the buckles slip? Especially if the bag is heavy with lots of items. Do you find this at all?

[@travelpockets]

Hi there! Yes, it does slip sometimes but it doesn't bother us at all. We just adjust the straps while we have it on our backs. It's super easy :)

[@vickilindberg6336]

Still trying to find out if PacSafe makes any kind human f Checked bag.

[@TheTravelsOfZ]

Do they have male versions as well? idea wise this is great now that travelling is becoming more and more mainstream. bags look stylish too.

[@travelpockets]

They do have anti-safe bags for men as well!

[@milagrosarango5614]

Thx for the review! Do you think an iPad Pro fits in the mini?

[@travelpockets]

Hmmm... we don't have an iPad Pro so not sure if it will fit. Maybe give it a try?

[@benjimummy]

Are they both small enough to fit under the airplane seat as a personal item?

[@travelpockets]

Yes, definitely small enough to fit underneath the airplane seat as a personal item. We take the 17L as a personal item on all of our travels and it fits just fine underneath. And we pack that thing! ;)

[@benjimummy]

@@travelpockets Thank you that makes my decision easier! Great video !

[@Anonymous-wj1kr]

Does the bigger bag sit at your hips , so the top of the bag will be almost to your neck

[@travelpockets]

The bigger bag is close to the hips and comes up to the shoulders.

[@amberbayu6889]

How munch does the straps adjust? A few people have mentioned the straps do not adjust tight enough for someone that is 5"4-5"5. Also, how comfortable are the straps?

[@travelpockets]

The shortest the straps can go on the 17L is 24.5". We are 5'8" and 5'9". The straps are VERY comfortable. It never bothers me and has great support.

[@jaimetarne9436]

can you please add what your bags weigh when traveling?

[@travelpockets]

We have never weighed it, but will have to keep that in mind for next time!

[@meryllee177]

Hi! Can the mini hold a 13inch MacBook Pro laptop without a sleeve?

[@travelpockets]

We never tried a 13" laptop in the mini since we didn't have one, but their description says it fits a 13": bit.ly/2BYm9vh

[@stuuuporman]

are the straps wire reinforced?

[@leepeijie1420]

I've read some reviews that the shoulder straps on the 17L loosen throughout the day and you have to adjust it a few times. Do you face this problem?

[@travelpockets]

It does loosen sometimes but it doesn't bother us at all. You just have to pull the straps on the sides and it adjusts easily.

[@leepeijie1420]

@@travelpockets so you don't actually have to remove the bag from your shoulders to adjust it? You can pull it while it's on your shoulders?

[@travelpockets]

@@leepeijie1420 Yup, that's exactly what we do.

[@atc246]

Can you fit a medium pack cube plus sandals in the city X 17l?

[@travelpockets]

What are the dimensions of your medium pack cubes?

[@atc246]

@@travelpockets Packing cube size 13.8x9.5x4

[@maycel7241]

Are those color black or blue? Thanks!

[@travelpockets]

Hi there! The color is black :)

[@felitacavette3331]

Do you know if this bag will stand up independently?

[@travelpockets]

It depends on how much stuff you have in the bag, but generally, yes, it stands on its own.

[@felitacavette3331]

Thanks you for responding. What if the bag is empty?

[@travelpockets]

@@felitacavette3331 The bottom portion will stand on it's own but the top might fall forward a bit.

[@lohkylle]

Can the mini fit a 13" MacBook?

[@travelpockets]

The mini will not fit a 13" Macbook. The specs say it'll fit up to 12". It fits an iPad just fine.

[@shannenrivadeneira9504]

I have both the 11L and 17L bags. My MacBook Air fits in the mini but not in the sleeve

[@yurikaa.permanasari1718]

@@shannenrivadeneira9504 hi thanks for this response. So the will fit 13inch MacBook (although not in its sleeve)? Your response will help to decideeee, help :)

[@shannenrivadeneira9504]

@@yurikaa.permanasari1718 hi! I believe so since right now I'm using the mini to carry my 14 in Dell Latitude work laptop. Again, not in the sleeve but in the main compartment :)

[@yurikaa.permanasari1718]

@@shannenrivadeneira9504 many thanks! Check out now ;)

[@titide22]

CAN I put a canon 700 d in the mini backpack ?

[@travelpockets]

Not sure how big the Canon 700 is but we fit our Sony A7SII with a 24-70mm lens in the 11L.

[@titide22]

Travel Pockets ok thank you, I bought the 17 L finally.

[@travelpockets]

@@titide22 Awesome!! You're going to love it :)

[@mayraromero6483]

how is the ventilation on the backpacks ?

[@travelpockets]

Not really sure what you mean by ventilation but their website doesn't mention anything about it.

[@mayraromero6483]

@@travelpockets Is the material breathable ? Does your back sweat more than usual in a tropical area?

[@travelpockets]

@@mayraromero6483 No, we haven't particularly noticed any sweating carrying this bag.

[@NataliesNina]

Is it lightweight?

[@travelpockets]

Yes, it's lightweight.

[@zizzy14]

The sad thing is… All the pickpockets in Europe will be watching this video like: 👁👄👁…. 🗒✍🏼