Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop |
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Arc'Teryx Granville 20
- Opening: Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 1 on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
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 4 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 4.600000000000001L more than the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (24.6L vs. 20L), while the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 fits 88% 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the better call.