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Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti Theft 25L Backpack - With Padded 16" Laptop Sleeve, Slate

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Amazon rating

★★★★★4.6(117)

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti Theft 25L Backpack - With Padded 16" Laptop Sleeve, Slate

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Verified-purchase reviewers give the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack a 4.6-star average, but across only about 117 ratings — a much thinner base than the Travelon leaders. It pairs a padded 16-inch laptop sleeve with Pacsafe's anti-theft engineering in a daypack format, making it the most capable backpack option here for travelers carrying a laptop. As with every product in this pool, no independent lab tests, specialist-community threads, or expert video reviews were supplied, so the assessment is built on a relatively small set of verified-purchase reviews plus Pacsafe's brand reputation.

What reviewers liked

  • 4.6-star verified-purchase average and Pacsafe premium anti-theft construction
  • Padded 16-inch laptop sleeve and 25L capacity for travel and work
  • Most capable backpack format in the candidate pool

Where it falls short

  • Small review base (~117) makes the rating less reliable
  • Among the most expensive picks (~$180) with no independent test to justify it
  • Related 20L version rates lower (4.4), and no expert/community signals were supplied

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Verified-purchase reviewers give the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack a 4.6-star average, but across only about 117 ratings — a much thinner base than the Travelon leaders. It pairs a padded 16-inch laptop sleeve with Pacsafe's anti-theft engineering in a daypack format, making it the most capable backpack option here for travelers carrying a laptop.

As with every product in this pool, no independent lab tests, specialist-community threads, or expert video reviews were supplied, so the assessment is built on a relatively small set of verified-purchase reviews plus Pacsafe's brand reputation. A 4.6 average is encouraging, but a sample of roughly 117 is small enough that the figure could move meaningfully as more buyers weigh in.

The honest concerns: at about $180 it is among the priciest bags here, the limited review base makes the rating less reliable than the high-volume picks, and we have no independent source to verify Pacsafe's slash- and lock-resistance claims for this model. Notably, the related 20L Metrosafe X in this same pool carries a lower 4.4 average, a reminder that ratings vary within the line.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
ANTI-THEFT - With lockable Zippers & Cut Proof Material (lightweight steel mesh) to prevent theft, plus an RFID blocking pocket to keep credit cards/IDs safe. This new 2023 version in Slate can be secured & locked to fixtures with detachable anchor strap.
ORGANIZATION - 2 Lockable Zipper Compartments (can be locked w/ padlock; not incl. ). W/ Padded 16" Laptop Sleeve & Padded 11" Tablet Sleeve, 1x RFID safe Pocket, w/ Key Clip, Card Slots; 1 Zippered Fast Access Pockets; Hidden Back Pocket, 2x Side Pockets.
MADE FROM RECYCLED POLYESTER - Polyester made from recycled plastic waste, such as plastic bottles. Material has the same quality as brand new Polyester with a smaller environmental footprint for environmentally cautious travelers & commuters.
PERFECT FOR OVERSEAS TRIPS - With super comfy padded shoulder straps and padded back support. Comes with a luggage slip that slides over handles of wheeled bag, and external attachment points on shoulder straps and molle straps for small items like pouches
DIMENSIONS, MATERIAL & WARRANTY - 18.9"H x 12.2"W x 7.1"D, 2.2 lbs. Made of soft, durable, water resistant & easy to wipe clean recycled Polyester to ensure secure & long-lasting usage everyday & during weekends. Comes with a 5-year Pacsafe warranty.

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