Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $280 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac | Feature | Fjallraven Farden Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 3, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon) | 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac and Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac; Top on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac; No on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac; 3, side on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 127 accept both. 3 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Pakistan International.
Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Farden Carry-on carries 7L more than the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac (35L vs. 42L), while the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on is the better call.