Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 280D Nylon PU-coated | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (25L vs. 20L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.