Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Unspecified: 420D ripstop polyester PU laminated with TPU waterproof coating | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; No on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Yes on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 75 accept both. 0 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L, and 102 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L carries 10L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (34L vs. 24L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L is the better call.