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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/xtxlaxfico/aer-pro-pack-24l/"
title: "Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs Aer Pro Pack 24L"
description: "Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs Aer Pro Pack 24L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/xtxlaxfico/aer-pro-pack-24l/"
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# Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Black Ember Citadel R3 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/)

by [Black Ember](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Black Ember)

![Front facing view of the Black Ember Citadel R3 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990475/carryons/black-ember-citadel-r3-25-m0gizsp8la.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Black Ember Citadel R3 25 | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 14in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>421 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66</td><td>840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Pro Pack 24L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xtxlaxfico/aer-pro-pack-24l/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Pro Pack 24L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990322/carryons/aer-pro-pack-24l-xtxlaxfico.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×32×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 and Aer Pro Pack 24L

-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 14in on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Black Ember Citadel R3 25, and 2 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.

### Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits

Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?

The **Black Ember Citadel R3 25** carries 1L more than the **Aer Pro Pack 24L** (25L vs. 24L), while the **Aer Pro Pack 24L** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Pro Pack 24L** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the better call.