Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 31L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional, removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Shore-Tex | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Hip belt: Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack, and 5 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack carries 7L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (27L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.