Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L | Feature | Aer Pro Slim Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D Recycled PET | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L and Aer Pro Slim Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L; No on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L; Yes on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L; 1, side on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L, and 5 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Only the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack: which should you pack?
The Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L carries 7L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (20L vs. 13L), while the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the better call.