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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/1xy8htnuot/troubadour-aero-backpack/ti7si2k4oi/aer-duffel-pack-3-x-pac/"
title: "Troubadour Aero Backpack vs Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac"
description: "Troubadour Aero Backpack vs Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Troubadour Aero Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1xy8htnuot/troubadour-aero-backpack/)

by [Troubadour](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Troubadour)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$295</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Troubadour Aero Backpack | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled polyester</td><td>VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ti7si2k4oi/aer-duffel-pack-3-x-pac/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990321/carryons/aer-duffel-pack-3-x-pac-ti7si2k4oi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Troubadour Aero Backpack and Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac

-   **Passport pocket:** Top, front on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Top, side on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 16in on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 2 accept only the Troubadour Aero Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.

### Only the Troubadour Aero Backpack fits

Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.

## Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?

The **Troubadour Aero Backpack** carries 13L more than the **Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac** (34L vs. 21L), while the **Troubadour Aero Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Troubadour Aero Backpack** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Aero Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Troubadour Aero Backpack is the better call.