July Carry All Backpack 25L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
July Carry All Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| July Carry All Backpack 25L | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D twill nylon | VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura) |
Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the July Carry All Backpack 25L and Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
- Passport pocket: Top on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; Top, side on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Sternum strap: No on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; Removable on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Built-in organizer: No on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Water resistant: No on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the July Carry All Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Only the July Carry All Backpack 25L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
July Carry All Backpack 25L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The July Carry All Backpack 25L carries 4L more than the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac (25L vs. 21L), while the July Carry All Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the July Carry All Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the July Carry All Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the July Carry All Backpack 25L is the better call.