Waymark Dark Sky vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 15in on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Waymark Dark Sky; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Waymark Dark Sky; 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 18 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 8.600000000000001L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 24.6L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.