FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Aer Tech Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| FHF Gear EDC Pack | Feature | Aer Tech Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | Water-resistant, coated front exterior 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon side exterior YKK AquaGuard zippers |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and Aer Tech Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Other on the Aer Tech Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 16in on the Aer Tech Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Aer Tech Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 0 accept only the Aer Tech Pack.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Aer Tech Pack: which should you pack?
The FHF Gear EDC Pack carries 2L more than the Aer Tech Pack (18L vs. 16L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the FHF Gear EDC Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.