Aer Fit Pack 3 vs. Away The Zip Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Fit Pack 3 | Feature | Away The Zip Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | Nylon with leather |
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Key differences between the Aer Fit Pack 3 and Away The Zip Backpack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Fit Pack 3; No on the Away The Zip Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Fit Pack 3; 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Aer Fit Pack 3; No on the Away The Zip Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Aer Fit Pack 3 vs. Away The Zip Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away The Zip Backpack carries 1.3000000000000007L more than the Aer Fit Pack 3 (18.7L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Fit Pack 3 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away The Zip Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Away The Zip Backpack is the better call.