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Benefits
- Many sections
- Very good zippers
- Convincing theft protection
- Good accessibility
Our Verdict
The Pacsafe X Anti-Theft 16-inch Backpack is a near-perfect backpack for the urban jungle. Made with sturdy materials, numerous compartments and sophisticated protection mechanisms, you can store almost everything you need without worrying about the contents inside if lost or stolen.
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It’s not uncommon these days to have equipment worth thousands of dollars that you carry with you when you’re on the go. So it follows that you need to use a tote that protects your belongings safely. The Pacsafe
The Pacsafe X has a few features to protect it from being opened quickly with a blade. The straps have built-in wires, the body of the backpack has a steel mesh lining, and the zippers are designed to resist punctures.
In addition to cut protection, the Pacsafe X has other safety functions. The zippers of the two main compartments are protected by a lock-type system, and those of the secondary compartment by an additional buckle. The main compartment also has pockets with radio frequency identification (RFID) blocking to stop RFID readers. A safety clasp on one of the carrying straps secures the backpack to a chair.
Everything has its place
The Pacsafe X is not a classic backpack that you load from the top. Instead, like a scarf, the opening is located on the long side. This provides very good access to the impressive storage space, although the figures (a height of 17.3 inches (44 centimeters), a width of 11.8 inches (30 cm) and a volume of 18 liters) do not don’t seem so big.
The zipper can be locked to prevent the compartments from opening.
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The large main compartment has a three-sided zipper. Fully open, you have very good access to two padded compartments, one suitable for a MacBook up to 16 inches and another suitable for an 11 inch iPad. A slim backrest provides additional space in the main compartment.
The second compartment is larger than it looks. It spans the full length and width of the Pacsafe X and has an additional large mesh compartment with a zipper. It’s a good place to store cables, power supplies and tissues.
A large A5-sized zipped compartment can hold many small items, and there are also three compartments for thick pens. Another compartment is hidden on the back and is a good place for the iPhone. One of the most practical compartments is on the right shoulder strap, perfect for opening with one hand and storing headphones along with a charging case or keys. There is also a compartment on the side for a thin water bottle.
The Pacsafe X backpack is made from recycled nylon (the equivalent of 23 plastic bottles) and has a PFC-free coating. It comes in Black Slate and Tan, and a smaller version is available for a 13-inch laptop. The 16-inch backpack costs $179.95/£169.90 and the 13-inch backpack costs $159.95/£149.90.
A safety clasp on one of the carrying straps secures the backpack to a chair.
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Should you buy the Pacsafe X 16-inch Anti-Theft Commuter Backpack?
The Pacsafe It is also very comfortable to carry. The price seems high but, after several weeks of daily use, I can say that the Pacsafe X is built to last.
Pacsafe X 16-inch Anti-Theft Commuter Backpack
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This article was originally published on Macwelt and was translated by Roman Loyola.
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