Aer Tech Pack vs. Able Carry Everyday
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Tech Pack | Feature | Able Carry Everyday |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant, coated front exterior 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon side exterior YKK AquaGuard zippers | Cordura 1000D Nylon |
Able Carry Everyday
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack and Able Carry Everyday
- Opening: Other on the Aer Tech Pack; Clamshell on the Able Carry Everyday.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Tech Pack; 2 on the Able Carry Everyday.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer Tech Pack; 1, front on the Able Carry Everyday.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 1 accept only the Able Carry Everyday.
Only the Able Carry Everyday fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Tech Pack vs. Able Carry Everyday: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Everyday carries 4L more than the Aer Tech Pack (16L vs. 20L), while the Able Carry Everyday is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Everyday fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Everyday; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Everyday is the better call.