Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac vs. Aer City Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac | Feature | Aer City Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | 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 | |
| VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylo) | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac and Aer City Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; No on the Aer City Pack.
- Opening: Other on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; Clamshell on the Aer City Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; Removable on the Aer City Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac, and 1 accept only the Aer City Pack.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack (16L vs. 14L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.