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Honorable Mentions | ||||||||
Best Anti Theft Travel Backpack | Best Anti Theft Business Backpack | |||||||
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Volume | 25L | 17.3L | 22L | 13L | 13L | 22L | 40L | 22L |
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack | Korin Design ClickPack Pro | Travelon Anti Theft Urban Backpack | Travelon Anti Theft Classic Backpack | Bobby Anti Theft Backpack | Kopack Anti Theft Travel Backpack | Pacsafe Vibe 40 Anti Theft Weekender Backpack | Uoobag KT-01 Anti Theft Business Backpack | |
Slash proof shoulder straps and body | ||||||||
Lockable zippers | ||||||||
Quick zip lock mechanism | ||||||||
Shoulder strap hook for secure attachment | ||||||||
Rear hidden opening | ||||||||
Fits laptops up to | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" | 13" | 15.6" | 17" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack | Korin Design ClickPack Pro | Travelon Anti Theft Urban Backpack | Travelon Anti Theft Classic Backpack | Bobby Anti Theft Backpack | Kopack Anti Theft Travel Backpack | Pacsafe Vibe 40 Anti Theft Weekender Backpack | Uoobag KT-01 Anti Theft Business Backpack | |
Pros | Great theft resistance, durable, great quick zip locking mechanism, comfortable, perfect volume, great internal organization | Incredible anti theft features, great internal organization, well thought external attachment capability, durable | Decent locking mechanism, incredible comfort, decent volume adds to its versatility | Decent locking mechanism, highly theft resistant, comfortable, sits upright when put down, stylish design with lots of color options | Great for daily use, simple design and theft protection, comfortable, great internal organization | Hidden opening adds to theft protection, comfortable, can fit 17" laptops | Very large, hip belt provides incredible comfort, side carry handle is useful especially in the airport, carry on friendly, stow away harness | Very comfortable, very good internal organization, optimal volume is useful for both daily or overnight business trips |
Cons | Not the best fit for shorter (5'3-) folks, can't fit a 17" laptop despite its size | Volume isn't enough for overnight trips, no external pockets | Bulky, only 2 color options | Small, can't fit laptops larger than 13" | No external pockets, less durable, lacking anti theft features | Can't lock zippers without a luggage lock, not as slash proof as others, no external pockets | Too large for daily uses, despite its volume can't fit a 17" laptop, not adjustable for shorter (5'3-) folks | Lacking theft resistance, relatively heavy (2.2 lbs) |
In most cases, having your valuable items and/or your pack stolen will ruin your near future plans, in terms of both time and personal finance - not to even mention losing the valuable personal items & digital content you collected through lots of time and effort.
To avoid this nightmare once and for all & enjoy your time outside, taking necessary precautions in advance is a must nowadays; and hence secure backpack industry came up with 4 main ideas:
- Locking zippers
- Hidden pockets, compartments and zippers
- Anti slash shoulder straps and body
- A hook to attach the pack securely to a steady object (e.g. chair leg)
To find out which pack is equipped with which of these methods and how well it performs without sacrificing from comfort, organization and versatility - we reviewed 20+ most popular theft resistant backpacks in today's world.
Before you make up your mind, let's make sure you looked at all the facts.
For the sake of staying fluff-free, in this post we'll get down to the nitty gritty of the top 6 only, (plus the top picks for traveling and business in the end) which is all you need - although we'll see some outliers here and there to prove some points.
We've been buying backpacks online for years and never had any problems. Before you buy, do make sure to check the seller's return policy, but you can almost always return an unused pack within a certain time frame and you're good. If it doesn't fit quite right after trying it on at home, you can always return!
In summary, we think that Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack | $159.95 is the best anti theft backpack you can buy in 2018.
What we liked: Our favorite thing is the quick zip lock mechanism available in every external pocket, but strong slash proof body and straps & shoulder strap hook for secure attachment are very promising. Besides anti theft features; shoulder straps are very comfortable, volume at 25L is the sweet spot for most and great internal AND external organizers make all the items easily accessible.
What we didn't: It can only fit laptops up to 15.6" despite its relatively larger volume (25L) and shoulder straps aren't as long as to fit folks under 5'3", so the comfort suffers for them.
- Anti-theft design - with lockable zippers and cut...
- Organization & pockets - 3* lockable zipper...
- Comfortable bag - with padded shoulder straps,...
- Large Capacity - roomy enough to hold your note...
- Dimensions, weight & material - 18. 9"H x 11. 8"W...
Analysis and Test Results
1- Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450 Review
Although unique locking mechanism and other anti theft features make Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack | $159.95 stand out, its legit organizational features and comfort provided by the generously padded shoulder straps can't be ignored.
Theft Resistance
Pacsafe's "eXomesh slashguard" is a lightweight stainless steel mesh built inside the body and shoulder straps. Not only it's impossible for thieves to tear your pack from front, back and shoulder straps; but also bottom and sides since they're covered with this mesh as well which is unfortunately left out in some packs we reviewed.
Now here's the most efficient and easy to use locking mechanism out there - which isn't available in except Travelon's Packs in this review:
Quick recap here: (1) padlock is sold separately and (2) there are security clips (3 at total) for all the exterior zips.
We found it better than Travelon's locking mechanism since (1) more protection when padlock isn't in use and (2) padlock doesn't necessarily have to have thin cables - any padlock will work.
Following works perfectly fine with our Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack:
- THE MOST DURABLE LOCK ON THE MARKET. SureLock uses...
- PEACE OF MIND WITH AN INSPECTION INDICATOR. Know...
- FOOLPROOF COMBINATION SETTING MECHANISM. Easily...
- A SECURE LOCK WHICH WORKS WITH NEARLY ANY KIND OF...
- EASY TO READ DIALS. SureLock uses a white numeral...
Although the pack is claimed to be RFID (=thieves hacking into your personal electronics data outside your pack) protected, it seems like RFID protection is not only considered to be impossible to do - but also the crime is seemingly non-existent!
According to CSO, no reliable actual RFID crime has ever been reported. Yes, it might be a feature that you don't need, but there isn't an identical backpack out there only without the RFID protection.
Additionally, bottom of shoulder strap is attached to pack with a turn and lock security hook. Not many backpacks offer this feature. Attaching it to a steady object such as the chair leg you're sitting on outside crowded cafes and restaurants, you can stop worrying about having your backpack stolen.
Comfort and Organization
After Travelon's Anti Theft Urban Backpack, this pack scored the highest comfort as it's generously padded on shoulder straps and top carry handle although back panel could be more comfortable. Straps are also thick and doesn't chafe your shoulders or slip downwards.
Check out MetroSafe LS350: At 15L, it's 10L smaller than MetroSafe LS450!
- ANTI-THEFT DESIGN - with Lockable Zippers and Cut...
- ORGANIZATION & POCKETS - 2* Lockable Zipper...
- COMFORTABLE BAG - With Padded Shoulder Straps,...
- COMPACT & LIGHT - Big enough to fit a big camera,...
- DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & MATERIAL - 16.54"H x 11.61"W...
We didn't wish having size options as shoulder straps are pretty lengthy and can be adjusted to accommodate any torso height as long as you aren't, we'd say, under 5'3". If that's you, we'd recommend checking other pack in this review such as Travelon Anti Theft Urban Backpack | Price not available.
Internal pockets in all 3 compartments (main compartment, front compartment and lower front pocket) allow organizing valuables (passports, cash, credit cards etc), electronics (laptop, tablet AND smartphone sleeves!) and any other frequently used item.
As mentioned before, all exterior zippers are lockable.
In the end, Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack is a very comfortable backpack that offers unique anti theft features, great organization and sufficient comfort.
It's the most recommended anti theft backpack out there as long as you aren't under 5'3" due to poor fit and don't plan storing a 17" or larger laptop inside.
- Anti-theft design - with lockable zippers and cut...
- Organization & pockets - 3* lockable zipper...
- Comfortable bag - with padded shoulder straps,...
- Large Capacity - roomy enough to hold your note...
- Dimensions, weight & material - 18. 9"H x 11. 8"W...
2- Korin Design ClickPack Pro Review
Korin Design ClickPack Pro | No products found. is the only theft proof pack out there with all the anti-theft features. As this requires the absence of any external pocket due to rear opening, we kind of did wish having easier access to our frequently used items although Korin did try to make external attachment and very tiny pockets as available as possible.
Theft Resistance
Unlike all the other packs in this review, thanks to its lock mechanism below, you don't need buy a luggage lock along with ClickPack Pro to achieve full protection:
YKK zippers are double layered and explosion proof e.g. impossible to slash.
Contrary to popular belief, slash proof fabric isn't black and white - some packs are more slash proof than others. Along with Travelon and Pacsafe products which are covered by internal stainless steel mesh inside the body and straps, ClickPack Pro scored the highest in terms of being slash proof. In addition to that, unlike other packs in this round-up no marks are left after any slash attempt thanks to its material distribution:
Slash proof fabric consists of 60/30/10 polymer polyethylene fabric/ultra-fine polyester silk/military glass fiber and is 2 times stronger than carbon fiber.
But here's our favorite thing:
Attaching your pack securely to any steady object makes traveling much enjoyable when you leave your pack in your ho(s)tel's luggage storage room, put it down on the floor when sipping your coffee in a cafe or in the bus traveling with your pack in the cabins.
MetroSafe LS450 and Travelon's Classic & Urban Anti Theft Packs offer this feature by a shoulder strap hook and the bottom - but a metal wire lock allows a longer reach.
Comfort and Organization
ClickPack Pro scored even higher than Uoobag KT-01, MetroSafe LS450 and Bobby Original in terms of internal organization. It's also the only pack in this review that comes with a rain cover and its carrying bag.
If you're a regular reader, you know we're a fan of packing cubes and we recommend investing in them all the time to keep your items more organized. But, since this pack comes with them, you already got them covered, and even more so than the regular packing cubes as with this pack internally divided mesh pockets are offered inside the packing cubes. Pack-ception?
Laptops up to 15.6" and tablets up to an iPad Size (up to 10") fit inside. If you have a 17" Laptop, navigate to our reviews of Kopack and Bobby.
Korin tried to compensate the lack of external organization with some clips, tiny storage straps and external gear attachment capability. Sure it helps, but we still did wish having some pockets for frequently used items there.
Top carry handle can also be used as a strap for luggage attachment. It's a very nice to have if you'll be spending lots of time in the airport.
ClickPack Pro is designed in a way to lean flat against your back - so the weight isn't pulling your shoulders downwards.
In the comfort department it scored the second highest after Travelon's Anti Theft Urban Backpack as it isn't equipped with a sternum strap.
We'd pick MetroSafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack over ClickPack Pro because (1) we kind of do care about external pockets a lot and (2) the 8 liters (a lot!) of extra volume, but if these aren't very big problems for you, ClickPack Pro is your best choice because of its absolutely the best anti theft features and great internal organization & comfort.
In the end, we highly recommend this best anti theft backpack with rear hidden opening if you aren't going to be packing laptops larger than 15.6".
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3- Travelon Anti Theft Urban Backpack Review
Travelon Anti Theft Urban Backpack | Price not available turned out to be the most comfortable anti theft backpack out there. Back panel is the most padded, adjustable sternum strap is very helpful when walking more than 15 mins. Also it's highly organized and even ventilated!
Theft Resistance
This pack is protected the same way Travelon's Anti Theft Classic Backpack is:
For the sake of not repeating, please navigate to Heading 2: Travelon Anti Theft Classic Backpack Review for their in depth explanations with photos.
Comfort and Organization
Back panel and shoulder straps are generously padded and breathable. S-shape of shoulder straps corresponded well to neck, shoulder and chest anatomy and didn't chafe our shoulders as they're completely covered with breathable, thick mesh.
It's perfect to have the laptop sleeve located inside the rear compartment since it pulls the center of gravity closer to your body.
When we put on our Travelon's Anti Theft Urban Backpack we found the sternum strap extremely helpful in pulling the shoulder straps to one another and prevent slippage. Sternum strap is lacking in every product reviewed except Pacsafe Vibe 40 -which is a quite large anti theft travel backpack. Bonus: It's adjustable!
Using the horizontal black strap at the mid back panel (see above image) you can easily attach this pack to your wheeled carry on luggage handle! A great feature to have in the airport.
At 1.76 lbs and 22 liters of volume this pack is nowhere near being heavy not to even mention it's literally made of steel.
Laptop sleeve in the rear compartment and tablet sleeve in the main compartment are padded to keep your electronics safe. All the exterior zips are lockable with a padlock.
We highly recommend this pack if you're looking for a mega comfortable anti theft backpack as long as you aren't planning to carry a 17" laptop in the sleeve and don't mind its somewhat bulky structure and less color options.
A perfect alternative to Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450.
- Roomy main compartment with padded and fleece...
- Front zippered organizer compartment with rfid...
- Fleece lined compartment holds laptop to 15.6"
- Zippered, easy access, fleece lined pocket for...
- 13x6.25x18
4- Travelon Anti Theft Backpack Review
Among tens of backpacks we reviewed, Travelon's Anti Theft Classic Backpack | $58.40 is single handedly the best anti theft daypack we tested. Travelon is one of the very few security backpack brands out there that provides lockable zippers AND slash resistant construction.
Theft Resistance
What makes this pack SO popular is its complete protection without pissing you off or sacrificing from the design.
Reinforced flexible panel that constructs the slash resistant body is made from stainless steel mesh, just like the shoulder straps. They're impossible to be teared by grab-n-go thieves.
Locking straps are used for attaching the pack to a steady object such as fences or chair leg you're sitting on.
Yes, the slash proof body and shoulder straps are great - but what we truly LOVED about Travelon is the innovative easy to use locking zipper mechanism:
When closed, zippers of 2 exterior pockets meet at the top left side of this pack (right image - upper box) and the zipper of other pocket stays below (right image - lower box). There they're easily locked to the chain loops (left images). Super easy to use and feels secure although not as much as those of Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450.
It isn't any different than other lockable backpacks - you need a padlock.
Quick recap here: you might think that you should use a luggage lock with a very thin cable as it should cross inside the green hole (not the red hole) for locking, but that's not quite the case. Because once you cross it inside the red hole, it will be impossible to open the mechanism:
If you don't have a luggage lock with thin cables, following works perfectly fine with Travelon Anti Theft Backpack:
- THE MOST DURABLE LOCK ON THE MARKET. SureLock uses...
- PEACE OF MIND WITH AN INSPECTION INDICATOR. Know...
- FOOLPROOF COMBINATION SETTING MECHANISM. Easily...
- A SECURE LOCK WHICH WORKS WITH NEARLY ANY KIND OF...
- EASY TO READ DIALS. SureLock uses a white numeral...
Comfort and Organization
...And you always sacrifice comfort with a super durable and secure pack. Right?
Wrong!
Although it's quite lightweight at only 1.4 lbs and small with 13 liters of volume, since it's made of steel (literally...) we didn't expect Travelon's Anti Theft Classic Backpack feel this comfortable especially on our shoulders.
We couldn't find the exact volume anywhere, so we asked them directly.
Shoulder straps are lengthy and hence can be easily adjusted to fit a 5' and a 6'4" person at the same time. So size options are non-existent but also not needed.
The only gripe we had in terms of comfort was the not-so-padded carry handle at the top. MetroSafe LS450 and ClickPack Pro felt more smooth and pleasant on our hands.
15" and larger laptops doesn't fit inside the tablet sleeve in the main compartment (at most, a Macbook Pro 13" fits). Traveler organizer inside the main compartment is perfect for organizing your frequently used items although you probably won't be storing your smartphone there - but again, for your information, iPhone 6/7 Plus doesn't fit inside the smartphone sleeve in the front compartment.
Durability is the last thing you should be worrying about this pack. Its simple features don't risk any mechanism failure and, well, it's literally made of stainless steel mesh. We didn't have any problems with zippers, shoulder straps or carry handle either.
In the end, Travelon Anti Theft Backpack is a very comfortable backpack that offers all the security measures the other packs do plus a slick lockable zipper mechanism and slash proof construction with stainless steel flexible mesh.
Highly recommended if you're not planning to carry a 13"+ laptop & you don't mind its small size.
- Locking compartments
- Slash-resistant body construction and...
- RFID blocking card and passport slots
- Holds iPad or tablet
- Size: 12 x 16 x 6
5- Bobby Anti Theft Backpack Review
Minimalist design and easy to use anti theft features make Bobby Anti Theft Backpack a pretty legit choice for those who are looking for something very basic with the intent of daily uses between school-work-home-library-coffee shops etc.
Along with few others minors like Urban Lite and Bizz, XD Design released 3 main versions of this pack:
And their differences?
The Bobby Original | Price not available (released in April, 2016) can fit laptops up to 15.6" and comes with somewhat a more rough material. It's available in in grey, black and red color options - The Bobby Compact | Price not available (released in November, 2016) offers an integrated rain cover and a mini Bobby which holds a shopping tote. Color options are mint green, pastel blue, yellow, pink and navy blue. The material of the front panel is softer, but it can fit laptops up to 14" only
- The Bobby XL | Price not available (released in March, 2018) is identical to Bobby Original but can fit up to 17" laptops
The Bobby Original is reviewed in this post, but 90% of the features mentioned apply all 3 of these packs with the above exceptions.
We really like Compact, but even Original was pretty small so even smaller Compact would drive us mad.
Theft Resistance
Unlike ClickPack Pro and Kopack (packs with rear hidden opening design), even the zippers are hidden this time.
Fabric is made slash proof with the help of a cut proof PP protection board:
Although it's a pretty cool innovative way of thinking and it does ensure slash proofing, we had two main gripes: (1) it's not available at the bottom side of the pack and (2) unlike ClickPack Pro, marks are left after the slash attempts.
Also... Since Bobby doesn't offer lockable zippers, or a secure attachment wire or strap unlike many packs in this review, we wouldn't recommend this product if you plan using your anti theft pack mainly while traveling.
Comfort and Organization
Along with ClickPack Pro and MetroSafe LS450, Bobby Original is the second best anti theft backpack in terms of internal organization.
Equipped with a tablet AND a laptop sleeve, 2 bottom unenclosed stretch pocket and a zippered internal top pocket, designers tried to compensate the lesser room in Bobby Original and provide easier access to your items. An additional pro here: It sits upright when put down.
Generously padded straps and back panel provide more than the comfort you need for this small pack as it's impossible to overload. But it's not ventilated and the fabric that contacts your back feels somewhat rough, so it'll make you sweat.
Hidden back, side & strap pockets are another reason to use Bobby in public transportations and within city. Quick card access makes everything much easier.
Also there is a luggage strap - but since we don't recommend traveling with this pack due to lacking theft resistance, we didn't wish having it.
Recommended mainly for students who won't be travelling with the pack.
- Bobby Anti-Theft backpack features cut-proof...
- Integrated USB Charging port
- Shockproof storage Design
- lluminating safety strips
- Water repellent fabric
6- Kopack Anti Theft Backpack Review
Kopack Anti Theft Travel Backpack | Price not available also provides rear hidden opening (although normal zipper version is also available) to make pickpocketing literally impossible. It's slash proof (although not as much as Pacsafe, Korin and Travelon) and can fit laptops up to 17".
The problem with them was not only that none of them were slash resistant, but also they couldn't fit 17" laptops (Hanke up to 14", Seehonor under 17", Oscaurt up to 15.6").
Theft Resistance
A backpack with zips against back is the most useful in super crowded concerts, public transportation vehicles etc.
Forget about the locking - now your zips aren't even there! This feature alone eliminates the need for any quick zip lock mechanism like those of Pacsafe and Travelon - although they are lockable with a padlock such as
However we'd like to have shoulder strap hook for secure attachment as we found it pretty useful especially when attached to the chair leg you're sitting on outside crowded restaurants and cafes.
Comfort and Organization
As you can guess, having only one compartment is the biggest downside of a backpack with secret pockets although it freely opens 180 degrees like a suitcase. Still, it's one of the very, VERY few anti theft backpacks that can fit a 17" laptop.
Our main gripe about this pack was the organization. The elastic band couldn't really prevent some of our items get tangled (fate of ALL backpacks with hidden back pockets). We highly recommend investing in packing cubes such as Shacke Pak Set | $21.99 if you decide to go for this or any other backpack with hidden pockets.
There is a somewhat hidden lower back pocket and a private lower side pocket for valuable stuff, but regardless we still felt the need to have more room in the exterior pockets.
On the other hand, this pack succeeded in giving the cushioned feeling against our backs and felt highly comfortable on our shoulders.
As you can see the straps are thick and the back panel, which is identical to that of Uoobag KT-01, is generously padded and breathable.
Having the laptop and tablet sleeve located right against the back perfectly gathers the heaviest portion of your load closest to your body. This way the momentum on your body is decreased and hence the load feels lighter.
An amazing extra feature especially for fellow globetrotters here: Attach your Kopack to your rolling luggage using the elastic bandage to save a lot of frustration inside the airport.
We'd highly recommend this pack if (1) you're looking for a backpack with rear hidden pocket, (2) have a relatively large (up to 17") laptop (and hence less options) and (3) you'd do equally fine with lacking internal organization and exterior pockets or you can invest in packing cubes such as Shacke Pak Set | $21.99.
Honorable Mentions
Best Anti Theft Travel Backpack
Packs reviewed here varied between 18L and 25L until now. If you're looking for a larger anti theft backpack for travel, we highly recommend Pacsafe Vibe 40 Anti Theft Weekender Backpack | Price not available which is 40 L (duh) and equipped with all the premium features you'll need in the long run.
Theft Resistance
After ClickPack Pro, Vibe 40 is the highest theft resistant pack in this roundup:
Except rear hidden zipper opening all the security measures make an excellent job.
Working principle of quick zip lock mechanism (Roobat sport locking system) is as follows:
We found the working principle of PacSafe MetroSafe LS450 more easy to use although Roobar is definitely one of the best quick zip lock mechanisms out there.
We only wished that the roomy exterior top zippered pocket (accessible from behind) was also lockable although pickpocketing is impossible while wearing the pack since it's facing your neck.
Using any luggage lock as long as it has a thin cable, lock it as follows:
If you don't have a luggage lock with thin cables, following works perfectly fine with Pacsafe Vibe 40 Anti Theft Weekender Backpack:
- THE MOST DURABLE LOCK ON THE MARKET. SureLock uses...
- PEACE OF MIND WITH AN INSPECTION INDICATOR. Know...
- FOOLPROOF COMBINATION SETTING MECHANISM. Easily...
- A SECURE LOCK WHICH WORKS WITH NEARLY ANY KIND OF...
- EASY TO READ DIALS. SureLock uses a white numeral...
Comfort and Organization
It's not fair to compare the comfort of this pack with others in this reviews since Pacsafe Vibe 40 Anti Theft Weekender Backpack comes with a great hip belt. Hip belt is crucial when walking longer distances and makes a perfect job in delivering the load from your shoulders to your legs and hips in this case.
An amazing option that this pack offers is stowing away the shoulder straps AND the hip belt and as a result having it in suitcase mode using the side carry handle.
Although sternum strap is completely adjustable, shoulder straps fail in accommodating people under roughly 5'3".
Yes, 40L is quite huge we would have liked to see more internal organization although that's not a deal breaker. It's pretty much like a basic luggage inside that provides a mesh pocket and a laptop sleeve. We'd recommend packing cubes such as Shacke Pak Set | $21.99 to make things a ton easier.
If you're looking for the best anti theft travel backpack, we can't recommend PacSafe Vibe 40 enough as long as you aren't shorter than 5'3".
- LOCKABLE ZIPPERS, CUT RESISTANT FABRIC & RFID SAFE...
- CAN BE LOCKED TO CHAIRS OR TABLES - Detachable,...
- CARRY BACKPACK OR SUITCASE-STYLE - Can be carried...
- FITS 5 TO 10 DAYS OF CLOTHING - Suitcase style...
- DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & WARRANTY - 19.7"H x 13.8"W x...
Best Anti Theft Business Backpack
...packs with very similar design, and the most popular pack along with our Uoobag KT-01, Sosoon Anti Theft Laptop Backpack | No products found.
- The "massage" shoulder straps somehow felt weirder the longer we kept the pack on
- Zips weren't lockable
- The only "anti theft" feature was hidden back pocket zippers where laptop is kept.
We liked Uoobag KT-01 much better as it's a more theft resistant and comfortable pack with a much better organization.
Theft Resistance
Unlike other packs in this review, again, Uoobag KT-01 isn't slash proof, meaning that shoulder straps and body can be slashed using a cutter.
...the lockable zippers of rear laptop compartment.
Also, waist pocket is called anti theft because it isn't reachable while you're wearing the pack and hence impossible to pickpocket. Great way to store your valuables.
Be aware that this pack doesn't come with a padlock. If you're planning to use one, take a look at Sure Lock Travel Luggage Locks that worked perfectly fine with our Uoobag KT-01:
- THE MOST DURABLE LOCK ON THE MARKET. SureLock uses...
- PEACE OF MIND WITH AN INSPECTION INDICATOR. Know...
- FOOLPROOF COMBINATION SETTING MECHANISM. Easily...
- A SECURE LOCK WHICH WORKS WITH NEARLY ANY KIND OF...
- EASY TO READ DIALS. SureLock uses a white numeral...
Comfort and Organization
Uoobag KT-01 excels in terms of comfort and organization. So much that although its protection is inferior to other competitors, we literally couldn't help but mention it in this review.
Back panel with padded, breathable mesh foam felt really pleasant on our backs and did manage keeping us less sweaty along the way with the upside-down T shaped ventilation channel between padded areas.
Thick and well padded top carry handle of Uoobag KT-01 is our favorite between these packs along with those of PacSafe Vibe 40, ClickPack Pro and MetroSafe LS450 as it felt very smooth and gentle on our hands. Also thick and well padded shoulder straps are comfortable and fully adjustable and have no problem fitting anyone 5' or 6'6".
At 2.2 lbs, this pack is more on the durability side of the fence rather than being lightweight. But the S-shaped straps accommodated to our neck, shoulders and chest so well that the reduced discomfort was not noticeable.
In addition, it's great to have the laptop closest to your body as it decreases the moment applied on your body (especially the shoulders) and adds to Uoobag KT-01's comfort.
If you're going to be outside most of the day, we can't stress the importance of internal organizers enough.
We don't think it needs anything more in terms of organization as the designers apparently had it all thought out in detail.
No but don't worry! See the other version made for 17" laptops below:
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If you're looking for an anti theft business pack and/or you'll keep your pack with you most of the time and prefer comfort & organization over other cool anti theft features, this is our top pick for you.
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Travelon vs Pacsafe
Travelon and Pacsafe are often compared to one another since they're both (1) arguably the two best anti slash pack manufacturers and (2) their products often fit laptops up to 15.6" but not 17".
PacSafe is a bit better in terms of theft resistance, and Travelon is a bit better in terms of comfort. This is why they scored very close with PacSafe being 2 points superior as we put more weight on theft resistance.
Theft Resistance
In terms of theft resistance, the only difference between Pacsafe and Travelon is their quick zip lock mechanism. As mentioned earlier, we liked that of Pacsafe a bit better because:
- It's still as easy to lock as Travelon but secures the zips more
- Unlike Travelon, more room for padlock allows easier locking without necessarily requiring a padlock with tiny cables
That said, we want to make it %100 clear that you can't go wrong with Travelon either as both Pacsafe and Travelon produce packs with highest theft resistances. They're both completely slash proof and offer shoulder strap hook for secure attachment.
Comfort and Organization
Additionally, we liked the simple and effective exterior pockets and single huge compartment of Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450 a bit better than Travelon's Anti Theft Urban Backpack which comes with more exterior pockets and two compartments.
In the end, although Pacsafe MetroSafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack | $159.95 has superior theft resistance, go for Travelon's Anti Theft Urban Backpack | Price not available if you'd make a great use of attaching your pack to your rolling luggage and using sternum strap.
- Anti-theft design - with lockable zippers and cut...
- Organization & pockets - 3* lockable zipper...
- Comfortable bag - with padded shoulder straps,...
- Large Capacity - roomy enough to hold your note...
- Dimensions, weight & material - 18. 9"H x 11. 8"W...
- Roomy main compartment with padded and fleece...
- Front zippered organizer compartment with rfid...
- Fleece lined compartment holds laptop to 15.6"
- Zippered, easy access, fleece lined pocket for...
- 13x6.25x18
We hope this review was helpful for finding which anti theft backpack is the best one for your needs.
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- Osprey. Size & Fit. Retrieved from https://www.osprey.com/ca/en/fitting-learning/size-fit
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- Traveling Light, REI. Retrieved from https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/traveling-light.html
- XD Design Bobby Original Anti Theft Backpack. Retrieved from https://www.xd-design.com/bobby-anti-theft-backpack-red
- Travelon Bags. 42310 Anti-Theft Classic Backpack. Retrieved from https://www.travelonbags.com/anti-theft-classic-backpack-2211
I hope this post was helpful for you to learn more about the backpack(s) in your mind.
Feel free to ask me any questions or provide feedback and I'll be happy to respond in the comment section below.
Guide: Backpacks
Start here:
Complete list:
- Osprey Atmos AG 50
- Osprey Atmos AG 65
- Osprey Aura AG 50
- Osprey Aura AG 65
- Osprey Aether AG 60
- Osprey Aether AG 70
- Osprey Aether AG 85
- Osprey Aether PRO 70
- Osprey Ariel AG 55
- Osprey Ariel AG 65
- Osprey Ariel AG 75
- Osprey Ariel PRO 65
- Osprey Xenith 75, 88 & 105
- Gregory Baltoro 65, 75, 85, 95 PRO
- Osprey Kestrel 38
- Osprey Kestrel 48
- Osprey Kyte 36
- Osprey Kyte 46
- Kelty Redwing 50
- Teton Sports Scout 3400
Thank you for reading.
