Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Travel Pack 2 Small | Feature | tomtoc TechPack-T73 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 700D Cordura | X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix |
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and tomtoc TechPack-T73
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 2L more than the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small (28L vs. 30L), while the tomtoc TechPack-T73 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc TechPack-T73; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 is the better call.