North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
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 Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 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 | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 7 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries 15L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (35L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits 95% 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 Pro Pack 20L is the better call.