Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2
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 City Pack Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 31L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional, removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack and Aer City Pack Pro 2
- Compression straps: 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Hip belt: Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; 4 on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 3 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro 2 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2: which should you pack?
The Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack carries 3L more than the Aer City Pack Pro 2 (27L vs. 24L), while the Aer City Pack Pro 2 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro 2 fits 94% 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 City Pack Pro 2 is the better call.