Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Minaal Carry-On 2.0 | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Cordura | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Passport pocket: Top on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 86 accept both. 0 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0, and 77 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Minaal Carry-On 2.0 carries 9.399999999999999L more than the Aer Duffel Pack 2 (34L vs. 24.6L), while the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the better call.