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title: "Pakt Travel Backpack vs Aer Travel Pack 2 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Pakt Travel Backpack vs Aer Travel Pack 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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3.  Pakt Travel Backpack vs. Aer Travel Pack 2

# Pakt Travel Backpack vs. Aer Travel Pack 2

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

## [Pakt Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/d6bezomzfw/pakt-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pakt Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618276605/carryons/Pakt_Travel_Backpack_zei5au.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×32×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Pakt Travel Backpack | Feature | Aer Travel Pack 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500D recycled nylon</td><td>Grey: 900D eco-dyed polyester Black / Blue: 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Travel Pack 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/g0rrmfoh4g/aer-travel-pack-2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Travel Pack 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601603666/carryons/aertravelpack2_f23hfy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×34×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Pakt Travel Backpack and Aer Travel Pack 2

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Pakt Travel Backpack; 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Pakt Travel Backpack; Top on the Aer Travel Pack 2.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Pakt Travel Backpack; Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 2.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Pakt Travel Backpack; Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2.

Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 130 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Pakt Travel Backpack vs. Aer Travel Pack 2: which should you pack?

The **Pakt Travel Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Aer Travel Pack 2** (35L vs. 33L), while the **Aer Travel Pack 2** is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Pakt Travel Backpack** fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Travel Pack 2 is the better call.