Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| nylon ripstop | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Hip belt: Removable on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; 15in on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack, and 90 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 0.6000000000000014L more than the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack (24L vs. 24.6L), while the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack is the better call.