Aer Tech Pack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Tech Pack | Feature | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 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 | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Opening: Other on the Aer Tech Pack; Top zip on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Tech Pack; Front on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Tech Pack; Yes on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Tech Pack; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 7 accept only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Tech Pack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The Aer Tech Pack carries 3L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (16L vs. 13L), while the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits 96% 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 Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the better call.