Aer Travel Pack 2 vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Travel Pack 2 | Feature | Minaal Carry-On 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Grey: 900D eco-dyed polyester Black / Blue: 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 600D Picton |
Minaal Carry-On 3.0
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 and Minaal Carry-On 3.0
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2; 2 on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Travel Pack 2; Back on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 2; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 2; Hideable on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 2; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Rain cover: No on the Aer Travel Pack 2; Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Both have: hip belt, 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. 129 accept both. 1 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2, and 33 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Aer Travel Pack 2 vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0: which should you pack?
The Minaal Carry-On 3.0 carries 2L more than the Aer Travel Pack 2 (33L vs. 35L), while the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Minaal Carry-On 3.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 is the better call.