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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6pg8ka5ctj/away-active-convertible-45l/8odmvoxk1w/pakt-aero-travel-backpack/"
title: "Away Active Convertible 45L vs Pakt Aero Travel Backpack"
description: "Away Active Convertible 45L vs Pakt Aero Travel Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Away Active Convertible 45L vs. Pakt Aero Travel Backpack

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

## [Away Active Convertible 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6pg8ka5ctj/away-active-convertible-45l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Away Active Convertible 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990335/carryons/away-active-convertible-45l-6pg8ka5ctj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled polyester</td><td>Aeroweave 210D Nylon ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pakt Aero Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8odmvoxk1w/pakt-aero-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990498/carryons/pakt-aero-travel-backpack-8odmvoxk1w.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>41%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.