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title: "SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack vs Aer Pro Pack 20L"
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# SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L

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

## [SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3rsi88nxp2/swissgear-voyager-usb-21-5-travel-laptop-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990711/carryons/swissgear-voyager-usb-21-5-travel-laptop-backpack-3rsi88nxp2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>44 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×32×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Pro Pack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pwip3uvh89/aer-pro-pack-20l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Pro Pack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990321/carryons/aer-pro-pack-20l-pwip3uvh89.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×31×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 20L

-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.

Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 74 accept both. 0 accept only the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack, and 105 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.

### Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?

The **SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack** carries 24L more than the **Aer Pro Pack 20L** (44L vs. 20L), while the **Aer Pro Pack 20L** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Pro Pack 20L** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.