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title: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs Aer Flight Pack 2"
description: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs Aer Flight Pack 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Aer Flight Pack 2

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

## [Away Active Convertible 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Away Active Convertible 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990335/carryons/away-active-convertible-25l-39m6td416z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled polyester</td><td>1680D Cordura ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Flight Pack 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jpt3arv2fv/aer-flight-pack-2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Flight Pack 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601119834/carryons/aerflightpack2_tewyxw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.