Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Piorama Delta
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack X-Pac | Feature | Piorama Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 42L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 900D Nylon |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack X-Pac and Piorama Delta
- Compression straps: No on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 2 on the Piorama Delta.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Front on the Piorama Delta.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; No on the Piorama Delta.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 3 on the Piorama Delta.
Both have: 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 X-Pac, and 2 accept only the Piorama Delta.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Piorama Delta fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Piorama Delta: which should you pack?
The Piorama Delta carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (14L vs. 16L), while the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Piorama Delta fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Piorama Delta; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.