Aer City Pack vs. Aer Flight Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack | Feature | Aer Flight Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| 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 | 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack and Aer Flight Pack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer City Pack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer City Pack; No on the Aer Flight Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Aer City Pack vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Flight Pack carries 6L more than the Aer City Pack (14L vs. 20L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Aer Flight Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.