Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 163 accept both. 9 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 3.1000000000000014L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 24.6L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.