Away Active Convertible 45L vs. Pakt Aero Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 45L | Feature | Pakt Aero Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | 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 | |
| 100% recycled polyester | Aeroweave 210D Nylon ripstop |
Pakt Aero Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 45L and Pakt Aero Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 45L; Front on the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Away Active Convertible 45L; Removable on the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Away Active Convertible 45L; Removable on the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away Active Convertible 45L; Yes on the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the Away Active Convertible 45L, and 4 accept only the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack.
Only the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack fits
Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways.
Away Active Convertible 45L vs. Pakt Aero Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 45L carries 10L more than the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack (45L vs. 35L), while the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack fits 41% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away Active Convertible 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack is the better call.