North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Aer City Pack X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack | Feature | Aer City Pack X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | VX-42 X-Pac |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack and Aer City Pack X-Pac
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Top on the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Removable on the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack, and 6 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Aer City Pack X-Pac: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries 21L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (35L vs. 14L), while the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.