Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag
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 | Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated |
Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) and Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Removable on the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); 17in on the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); 1 on the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Yes on the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); No on the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, hip belt, 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. 122 accept both. 46 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L), and 4 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag.
Only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag: which should you pack?
The Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag carries 1L more than the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) (35L vs. 36L), while the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Transporter® Global Carry-on Bag is the better call.