Aer Go Pack 2 vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L

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

Aer Go Pack 2

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Go Pack 2
Capacity20 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions43×28×14 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$99

Feature by feature

Aer Go Pack 2FeatureAer Pro Pack 20L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap Y
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
3 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
210D Cordura® crinkle nylon exterior840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon

Aer Pro Pack 20L

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Pro Pack 20L
Capacity20 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions45×31×14 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$180

Key differences between the Aer Go Pack 2 and Aer Pro Pack 20L

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Aer Go Pack 2, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.

Only the Aer Go Pack 2 fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

Aer Go Pack 2 vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?

The Aer Go Pack 2 carries the same capacity as the Aer Pro Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Aer Go Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Go Pack 2 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Go Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Go Pack 2 is the better call.