Aer City Pack vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| 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 exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer City Pack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer City Pack; 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Aer City Pack, and 0 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Aer City Pack vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Aer City Pack Pro carries 10L more than the Aer City Pack (14L vs. 24L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 City Pack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.