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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/30jbhdt985/aer-capsule-pack-35l/v8w05nc01o/topo-designs-global-travel-bag-30l/"
title: "Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L"
description: "Aer Capsule Pack (35L) vs Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: 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. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td><td>1000D recycled nylon,</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v8w05nc01o/topo-designs-global-travel-bag-30l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990450/carryons/topo-designs-global-travel-bag-30l-v8w05nc01o.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.