Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 50-denier recycled polyester | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack and Aer City Pack Pro 2
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 16in on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 4 on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 158 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack, and 19 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro 2 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, American Eagle, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2: which should you pack?
The Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack carries 1L more than the Aer City Pack Pro 2 (25L vs. 24L), while the Aer City Pack Pro 2 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro 2 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack Pro 2 is the better call.