Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. Able Carry Daily Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Flight Pack 2 | Feature | Able Carry Daily Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | X-Pac VX21 |
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Aer Flight Pack 2 and Able Carry Daily Plus
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer Flight Pack 2; Other on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Flight Pack 2; No on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack 2; Yes on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Sternum strap: No on the Aer Flight Pack 2; Removable on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer Flight Pack 2, and 1 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Only the Aer Flight Pack 2 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Able Carry Daily Plus fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. Able Carry Daily Plus: which should you pack?
The Aer Flight Pack 2 carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Daily Plus (21L vs. 21L), while the Able Carry Daily Plus is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Flight Pack 2 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Flight Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Daily Plus is the better call.