HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 vs. Aer City Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $217 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 | Feature | Aer City Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| DYECOSHELL | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 and Aer City Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; No on the Aer City Pack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; No on the Aer City Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; 16in on the Aer City Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28, and 6 accept only the Aer City Pack.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 carries 14L more than the Aer City Pack (28L vs. 14L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.