Aer City Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer City Pack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer City Pack; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 1 accept only the Aer City Pack, and 2 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Aer City Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 20L carries 6L more than the Aer City Pack (14L vs. 20L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Pro Pack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.