Aer City Pack vs. Able Carry Everyday
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack | Feature | Able Carry Everyday |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | Cordura 1000D Nylon |
Able Carry Everyday
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack and Able Carry Everyday
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer City Pack; No on the Able Carry Everyday.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer City Pack; 2 on the Able Carry Everyday.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer City Pack; 1, front on the Able Carry Everyday.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 175 accept both. 3 accept only the Aer City Pack, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Everyday.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Aer City Pack vs. Able Carry Everyday: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Everyday carries 6L more than the Aer City Pack (14L vs. 20L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Able Carry Everyday; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.