Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Pakt Travel Backpack
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 | Pakt Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and Pakt Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 2 on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Front on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Hideable on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Removable on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 130 accept both. 44 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and 0 accept only the Pakt Travel Backpack.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Pakt Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Travel Backpack carries 7L more than the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small (28L vs. 35L), while the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Pakt Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small is the better call.