SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer City Pack
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 City Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 exterior | |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Aer City Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Aer City Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Removable on the Aer City Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 16in on the Aer City Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer City Pack.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack carries 12L more than the Aer City Pack (26L vs. 14L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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.