Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Aero Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $295 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Aero Backpack | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Troubadour Aero Backpack and Aer City Pack Pro
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Clamshell on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 16in on the Aer City Pack Pro.
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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Troubadour Aero Backpack, and 8 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Aero Backpack carries 10L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (34L vs. 24L), while the Aer City Pack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Troubadour Aero Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack Pro is the better call.