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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/lgggqva3tj/aer-duffel-pack-2/"
title: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Aer Duffel Pack 2 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Aer Duffel Pack 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/lgggqva3tj/aer-duffel-pack-2/"
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# Timbuk2 Blink vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Timbuk2 Blink](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Blink](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598566/carryons/timbukblink_zzkqd5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
|  | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>900D eco-dyed polyester exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Duffel Pack 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lgggqva3tj/aer-duffel-pack-2/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Duffel Pack 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618225092/carryons/Aer_Duffel_Pack_2_wphfg9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24.6 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$136</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Aer Duffel Pack 2

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.

Both have: 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. 163 accept both. 4 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.

### Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits

Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.

## Timbuk2 Blink vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?

The **Aer Duffel Pack 2** carries 0.6000000000000014L more than the **Timbuk2 Blink** (24L vs. 24.6L), while the **Timbuk2 Blink** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Timbuk2 Blink** fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.