Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $259 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 1 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L and Aer City Pack Pro
- Compression straps: 1 on the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L; No on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L; 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L, and 5 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (26L vs. 24L), while the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack 26L is the better call.