Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack carries 1L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (25L vs. 24L), 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.