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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/vrx9w0a05x/aer-flight-pack/"
title: "SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs Aer Flight Pack"
description: "SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs Aer Flight Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/vrx9w0a05x/aer-flight-pack/"
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# SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack

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

## [SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601488/carryons/swissgear_bwb8jf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | Aer Flight Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>1680D Cordura ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Flight Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vrx9w0a05x/aer-flight-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Flight Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600635533/carryons/flightpack1_eca5jk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Aer Flight Pack

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Aer Flight Pack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 16in on the Aer Flight Pack.

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. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.

### Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?

The **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** carries 6L more than the **Aer Flight Pack** (26L vs. 20L), while the **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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.