Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Flight Pack 2 | Feature | Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | 600D Cordura RPET |
Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Aer Flight Pack 2 and Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer Flight Pack 2; Other on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Flight Pack 2; 17in on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Flight Pack 2; 6 on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Aer Flight Pack 2; No on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Aer Flight Pack 2; No on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Flight Pack 2, and 2 accept only the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle.
Only the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle: which should you pack?
The Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle carries 9L more than the Aer Flight Pack 2 (21L vs. 30L), while the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle; if you want to travel lighter, the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle is the better call.