Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
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 | Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 1 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 33L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 700D Cordura | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvas bottom: 900D nylon weatherproof zippers |
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 1 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Top on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 7 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 2, side on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 2 Small carries 1L more than the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L (28L vs. 27L), while the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (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 Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L is the better call.