Away The Zip Backpack vs. Aer Go Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Feature by feature
| Away The Zip Backpack | Feature | Aer Go Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon with leather | 300D Cordura® ripstop exterior |
Key differences between the Away The Zip Backpack and Aer Go Pack
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack; 13in on the Aer Go Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Away The Zip Backpack; 2 on the Aer Go Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Away The Zip Backpack, and 1 accept only the Aer Go Pack.
Only the Aer Go Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Away The Zip Backpack vs. Aer Go Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Go Pack carries 1.3999999999999986L more than the Away The Zip Backpack (20L vs. 21.4L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Away The Zip Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Go Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Away The Zip Backpack is the better call.