Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, |
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
- Opening: Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Top zip on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 1 on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Both have: 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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2, and 17 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 4.600000000000001L more than the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (24.6L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits 95% 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 Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the better call.