Aer Fit Pack 3 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Fit Pack 3 | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Aer Fit Pack 3 and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Aer Fit Pack 3; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Fit Pack 3; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Fit Pack 3; 15in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Aer Fit Pack 3; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 7 accept only the Aer Fit Pack 3, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
Only the Aer Fit Pack 3 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Aer Fit Pack 3 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L carries 2.8000000000000007L more than the Aer Fit Pack 3 (18.7L vs. 21.5L), 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.