Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
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 | Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | Element Coated Nylon |
Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Top on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 162 accept both. 12 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 2 Small carries 2L more than the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L is the better call.