Aer City Pack vs. Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack | Feature | Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 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 City Pack and Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer City Pack; Other on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer City Pack; Front on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer City Pack; No on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer City Pack; Removable on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer City Pack; 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. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer City Pack, and 3 accept only the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
Only the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Aer City Pack vs. Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack carries 1L more than the Aer City Pack (14L vs. 15L), while the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the better call.