Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. Aer Flight Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Flight Pack 2 | Feature | Aer Flight Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon |
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 1 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.
Only the Aer Flight Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Flight Pack 2 vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Flight Pack 2 carries 1L more than the Aer Flight Pack (21L vs. 20L), while the Aer Flight Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Aer Flight Pack 2 is the better call.