Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. ebags Professional Slim Weekender
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Flight Pack 2 | Feature | ebags Professional Slim Weekender |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| 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 | 840D & 900D Twisted Poly High-visibility 210D orange nylon lining |
ebags Professional Slim Weekender
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Aer Flight Pack 2 and ebags Professional Slim Weekender
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Flight Pack 2; Back on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Sternum strap: No on the Aer Flight Pack 2; Removable on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Flight Pack 2; 17in on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Flight Pack 2; 7 on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 153 accept both. 24 accept only the Aer Flight Pack 2, and 0 accept only the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
Only the Aer Flight Pack 2 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. ebags Professional Slim Weekender: which should you pack?
The ebags Professional Slim Weekender carries 11L more than the Aer Flight Pack 2 (21L vs. 32L), while the Aer Flight Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2.3kg). 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 ebags Professional Slim Weekender; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Flight Pack 2 is the better call.