Able Carry Daily Plus vs. Aer City Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Able Carry Daily Plus | Feature | Aer City Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Key differences between the Able Carry Daily Plus and Aer City Pack
- Opening: Other on the Able Carry Daily Plus; Clamshell on the Aer City Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Able Carry Daily Plus; Yes on the Aer City Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus, and 5 accept only the Aer City Pack.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Able Carry Daily Plus vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daily Plus carries 7L more than the Aer City Pack (21L vs. 14L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daily Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.