North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack
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 Slim Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, 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 Slim Pack
- Main compartments: 4 on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 3 on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 1, side on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 Slim Pack.
Only the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries 22L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (35L vs. 13L), while the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Slim Pack 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 Slim Pack is the better call.