SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | Aer Flight Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Aer Flight Pack 2
- Compression straps: 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 16in on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack 2: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack carries 5L more than the Aer Flight Pack 2 (26L vs. 21L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.