Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2

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

Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack

Front facing view of the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions50×30×15 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$450

Feature by feature

Trakke Storr 25L Travel BackpackFeatureAer Tech Pack 2
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
N Sternum Strap Y
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
3 Main Compartments 3
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Dry-Finish Waxed Canvas1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved)

Aer Tech Pack 2

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Tech Pack 2
Capacity12 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions45×31×8 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$125

Key differences between the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack and Aer Tech Pack 2

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack, and 7 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 2.

Only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack fits

Air Niugini.

Only the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2: which should you pack?

The Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack carries 13L more than the Aer Tech Pack 2 (25L vs. 12L), while the Aer Tech Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Tech Pack 2 is the better call.