Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Aer Flight Pack
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Top on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 16in on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Aer Flight Pack.
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 1 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Aer Flight Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 25L carries 5L more than the Aer Flight Pack (25L vs. 20L), while the Away Active Convertible 25L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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.