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title: "Nike Utility Elite vs Aer Day Pack 3 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Nike Utility Elite vs Aer Day Pack 3: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nike Utility Elite vs. Aer Day Pack 3

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Nike Utility Elite](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bb8i41p3eq/nike-utility-elite/)

by [Nike](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nike)

![Front facing view of the Nike Utility Elite](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990388/carryons/nike-utility-elite-bb8i41p3eq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>37 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nike Utility Elite | Feature | Aer Day Pack 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 8 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Day Pack 3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ut39o0uw8z/aer-day-pack-3/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Day Pack 3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990291/carryons/aer-day-pack-3-ut39o0uw8z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>14 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nike Utility Elite and Aer Day Pack 3

-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Nike Utility Elite; Yes on the Aer Day Pack 3.
-   **Main compartments:** 8 on the Nike Utility Elite; 3 on the Aer Day Pack 3.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Nike Utility Elite; Yes on the Aer Day Pack 3.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.

## 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 Nike Utility Elite, and 6 accept only the Aer Day Pack 3.

### Only the Aer Day Pack 3 fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Nike Utility Elite vs. Aer Day Pack 3: which should you pack?

The **Nike Utility Elite** carries 23L more than the **Aer Day Pack 3** (37L vs. 14L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Day Pack 3** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nike Utility Elite; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Day Pack 3 is the better call.