Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack X-Pac | Feature | Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 1 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 33L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| 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 | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvas bottom: 900D nylon weatherproof zippers |
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack X-Pac and Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
- Compression straps: No on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 1 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Optional on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 7 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 11 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L carries 13L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (14L vs. 27L), while the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.