Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. Aer Fit Pack 3
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 | Aer Fit Pack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) and Aer Fit Pack 3
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Top zip on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); No on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); 16in on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); 1 on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
- Rain cover: No on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Optional on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L), and 12 accept only the Aer Fit Pack 3.
Only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Aer Fit Pack 3 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. Aer Fit Pack 3: which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack (35L) carries 16.3L more than the Aer Fit Pack 3 (35L vs. 18.7L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Fit Pack 3 fits 95% 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 Aer Capsule Pack (35L) is the better call.