Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester & PVA Hardshell | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Compression straps: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Hard shell: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No 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. 13 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 13.100000000000001L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (11.5L vs. 24.6L), while the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits 93% 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the better call.