RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Aer Travel Pack 1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
RYU Quick Pack 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| RYU Quick Pack 18L | Feature | Aer Travel Pack 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| Hip Belt | N | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating | 1680D Cordura® |
Key differences between the RYU Quick Pack 18L and Aer Travel Pack 1
- Passport pocket: Top on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 1.
- Built-in organizer: No on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 1.
Both have: laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 38 accept only the RYU Quick Pack 18L, and 0 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 1.
Only the RYU Quick Pack 18L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Aer Travel Pack 1: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 1 carries 15L more than the RYU Quick Pack 18L (18L vs. 33L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the RYU Quick Pack 18L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 1; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Travel Pack 1 is the better call.