Aer Tech Pack vs. Aer City Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Tech Pack | Feature | Aer City Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant, coated front exterior 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon side exterior YKK AquaGuard zippers | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack and Aer City Pack
- Opening: Other on the Aer Tech Pack; Clamshell on the Aer City Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Aer Tech Pack; Yes on the Aer City Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 0 accept only the Aer Tech Pack, and 4 accept only the Aer City Pack.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Tech Pack vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Tech Pack carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack (16L vs. 14L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Tech Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.