Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Front on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Hideable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); 2, side on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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 2 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L) fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack (35L) carries 5L more than the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L (35L vs. 30L), while the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the better call.