Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack X-Pac | Feature | Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| 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 |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX-42 X-Pac | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $245 |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack X-Pac and Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Other on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Front on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; No on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
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. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac, and 1 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack carries 8L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (14L vs. 22L), while the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the better call.