Sherpani Santiago vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Sherpani Santiago | Feature | Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Sherpani Santiago and Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Sherpani Santiago; Back on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Sherpani Santiago; 4 on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Sherpani Santiago, and 10 accept only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
Only the Sherpani Santiago fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian.
Sherpani Santiago vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L: which should you pack?
The Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L carries 6L more than the Sherpani Santiago (39L vs. 45L), while the Sherpani Santiago is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Sherpani Santiago is the better call.