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title: "Aer City Pack vs Day Owl Backpack Pro - One Bag Travel"
description: "Aer City Pack vs Day Owl Backpack Pro: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer City Pack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Aer City Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mo8pxobpf9/aer-city-pack/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer City Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990318/carryons/aer-city-pack-mo8pxobpf9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>14 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer City Pack | Feature | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td><td>waxed canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/)

by [Day Owl](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Day Owl)

![Front facing view of the Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990353/carryons/day-owl-backpack-pro-ygoqcabjlu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer City Pack and Day Owl Backpack Pro

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Aer City Pack; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Aer City Pack; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Aer City Pack; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 2 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.

### Only the Aer City Pack fits

Air Niugini.

### Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

## Aer City Pack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?

The **Day Owl Backpack Pro** carries 7L more than the **Aer City Pack** (14L vs. 21L), while the **Aer City Pack** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Day Owl Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.