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title: "Aer Tech Pack vs Timbuk2 Uptown - One Bag Travel"
description: "Aer Tech Pack vs Timbuk2 Uptown: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Tech Pack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown

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

## [Aer Tech Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6z90f7dfm0/aer-tech-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Tech Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600635867/carryons/aertechpack_pbvzy2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Tech Pack | Feature | Timbuk2 Uptown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Water-resistant, coated front exterior 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon side exterior YKK AquaGuard zippers</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Uptown](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Uptown](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601130707/carryons/timbuk2uptown_wbafb7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$121</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack and Timbuk2 Uptown

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Aer Tech Pack; 15in on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Aer Tech Pack; 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Aer Tech Pack, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.

### Only the Aer Tech Pack fits

Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

### Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits

Air Niugini.

## Aer Tech Pack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Uptown** carries 14L more than the **Aer Tech Pack** (16L vs. 30L), while the **Timbuk2 Uptown** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Tech Pack** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Uptown; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Uptown is the better call.