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title: "Aer Fit Pack 3 vs Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L - One Bag Travel"
description: "Aer Fit Pack 3 vs Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Fit Pack 3 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Aer Fit Pack 3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/69nfdrly0r/aer-fit-pack-3/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Fit Pack 3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620127600/carryons/Aer_Fit_Pack_3_inpmfs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18.7 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td><td>300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dopuvp9xxu/eagle-creek-wayfinder-20l/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623231009/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Wayfinder_20L_utd5xs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.66 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48.5×33×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$79</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.