Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Aer Flight Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | Aer Flight Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Aer Flight Pack 2
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Top on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 16in on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 0 accept only the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Aer Flight Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 25L carries 4L more than the Aer Flight Pack 2 (25L vs. 21L), while the Away Active Convertible 25L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away Active Convertible 25L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away Active Convertible 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Away Active Convertible 25L is the better call.