Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) | Feature | Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 100% Recycled 420 Ripstop Nylon |
Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) and Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Top, side on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Hideable on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); 6 on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); 1, side on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L), and 48 accept only the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
Only the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L: which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) carries the same capacity as the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L (40L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L is the better call.