Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Able Carry Max EDC
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 | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 700D Cordura | Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and Able Carry Max EDC
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Top on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 17in on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and 1 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 2 Small carries 2L more than the Able Carry Max EDC (28L vs. 26L), while the Able Carry Max EDC is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (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 Able Carry Max EDC is the better call.