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title: "Aer Tech Pack vs Aer Tech Pack 2 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Aer Tech Pack vs Aer Tech Pack 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Tech Pack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2

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 | Aer Tech Pack 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| 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>1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Tech Pack 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wxgfrb6sfi/aer-tech-pack-2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Tech Pack 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620267788/carryons/Aer_Tech_Pack_2_osxnne.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>12 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×31×8 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack and Aer Tech Pack 2

-   **Opening:** Other on the Aer Tech Pack; Clamshell on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Aer Tech Pack; Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Aer Tech Pack; Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Aer Tech Pack; 3 on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Aer Tech Pack; No on the Aer Tech Pack 2.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Tech Pack, and 5 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 2.

### Only the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Aer Tech Pack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2: which should you pack?

The **Aer Tech Pack** carries 4L more than the **Aer Tech Pack 2** (16L vs. 12L), while the **Aer Tech Pack 2** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Tech Pack 2** fits 95% 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 Tech Pack 2 is the better call.