Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | 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 | |
| 840D ballistic polyester, DWR treatment | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Opening: Other on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
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. 138 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack, and 41 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack carries 1L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (21L vs. 20L), while the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack is the better call.