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title: "Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs Aer Fit Pack 3 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs Aer Fit Pack 3: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. Aer Fit Pack 3

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

## [Aer Capsule Pack (35L)](https://onebag.travel/carryon/30jbhdt985/aer-capsule-pack-35l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Capsule Pack (35L)](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618188017/carryons/Aer_Capsule_Pack_35L_ipb15b.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.86 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×14×8.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$293</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Fit Pack 3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/69nfdrly0r/aer-fit-pack-3/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Fit Pack 3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620127600/carryons/Aer_Fit_Pack_3_inpmfs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18.7 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.