Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Aer Day Pack 3
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 Day Pack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 280D Nylon PU-coated | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) |
Key differences between the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack and Aer Day Pack 3
- Passport pocket: Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Top on the Aer Day Pack 3.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 3 on the Aer Day Pack 3.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack, and 1 accept only the Aer Day Pack 3.
Only the Aer Day Pack 3 fits
Air Niugini.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Aer Day Pack 3: which should you pack?
The Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack carries 11L more than the Aer Day Pack 3 (25L vs. 14L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.