HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 vs. Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $235 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 | Feature | Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| DYECOSHELL | VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon) |
Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 and Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
- Compression straps: 2 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Passport pocket: Top on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Hip belt: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; 16in on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 130 accept both. 37 accept only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34, and 0 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 vs. Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac carries 1L more than the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 (34L vs. 35L), while the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 is the better call.