Thule Aion 28L vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Aion 28L | Feature | Wandrd Duo Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed P600 polyester canvas | 840D Jr. Ballistic Nylon with 5pm coating and 1680D Ballistic Nylon. Weather Resistant YKK Zippers. |
Wandrd Duo Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $235 |
Key differences between the Thule Aion 28L and Wandrd Duo Daypack
- Hip belt: Optional on the Thule Aion 28L; Removable on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule Aion 28L; 15in on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 3 accept only the Thule Aion 28L, and 37 accept only the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Only the Thule Aion 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Wandrd Duo Daypack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, 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, Pakistan International, 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 Aion 28L vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack: which should you pack?
The Thule Aion 28L carries 8L more than the Wandrd Duo Daypack (28L vs. 20L), while the Thule Aion 28L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wandrd Duo Daypack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Aion 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Aion 28L is the better call.