Aer Tech Pack vs. Timbuk2 Command
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Tech Pack | Feature | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant, coated front exterior 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon side exterior YKK AquaGuard zippers | |
Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack and Timbuk2 Command
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Tech Pack; 15in on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Tech Pack; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Aer Tech Pack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Aer Tech Pack vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Command carries 16L more than the Aer Tech Pack (16L vs. 32L), while the Timbuk2 Command 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 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Command is the better call.