Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac vs. Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
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 | Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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) | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac and Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; No on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; Front on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; No on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; Removable on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac; No on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
Both have: 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 4 accept only the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
Only the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac vs. Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac carries 1L more than the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack (16L vs. 15L), while the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack fits 96% 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 Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the better call.