Thule EnRoute vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Opening: Other on the Thule EnRoute; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Thule EnRoute; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 35 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Thule EnRoute vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 1L more than the Thule EnRoute (23L vs. 24L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.