SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Compression straps: 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Sternum strap: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack carries 2L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (26L vs. 24L), 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.