Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. TRMNL Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Capsule Pack (35L)
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.86 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×14×8.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $293 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Capsule Pack (35L) | Feature | TRMNL Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 1680D ballistic nylon exterior/ 420D ripstop nylon interior |
TRMNL Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×22.8 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) and TRMNL Travel Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Yes on the TRMNL Travel Pack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Top zip on the TRMNL Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Removable on the TRMNL Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); 17in on the TRMNL Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); 4 on the TRMNL Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 132 accept both. 36 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L), and 0 accept only the TRMNL Travel Pack.
Only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. TRMNL Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack (35L) carries the same capacity as the TRMNL Travel Pack (35L vs. 35L), while the TRMNL Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.75kg (vs. 1.86kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); if you want to travel lighter, the TRMNL Travel Pack is the better call.