tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc TechPack-T73 | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 5 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 10L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (30L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits 95% 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 Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.