Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Pioneer Backpack | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | 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 |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack and Aer City Pack Pro
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; Clamshell on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; 1, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 1 accept only the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack, and 5 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Pioneer Backpack carries the same capacity as the Aer City Pack Pro (24L vs. 24L), while the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack is the better call.