Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| Recycled polyester | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 1 accept only the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack, and 2 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Pioneer Backpack carries the same capacity as the Aer Pro Pack 24L (24L vs. 24L), while the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack fits 92% 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.