Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Topo Travel Bag 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 | Topo Travel Bag 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Travel Bag 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) and Topo Travel Bag 40L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Front on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); 4 on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); 2, side on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 29 accept both. 56 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L), and 2 accept only the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
Only the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Only the Topo Travel Bag 40L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Topo Travel Bag 40L: which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) carries the same capacity as the Topo Travel Bag 40L (40L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) fits 45% 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 Topo Travel Bag 40L is the better call.