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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/mqo2pv1b13/aer-city-pack-x-pac/wy4hb8c0qy/aer-city-pack-pro/"
title: "Aer City Pack X-Pac vs Aer City Pack Pro - One Bag Travel"
description: "Aer City Pack X-Pac vs Aer City Pack Pro: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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3.  Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Aer City Pack Pro

# Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Aer City Pack Pro

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

## [Aer City Pack X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mqo2pv1b13/aer-city-pack-x-pac/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer City Pack X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990320/carryons/aer-city-pack-x-pac-mqo2pv1b13.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>46×30×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer City Pack X-Pac | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>VX-42 X-Pac</td><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer City Pack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wy4hb8c0qy/aer-city-pack-pro/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer City Pack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990319/carryons/aer-city-pack-pro-wy4hb8c0qy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer City Pack X-Pac and Aer City Pack Pro

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 1, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.

Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac, and 0 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.

### Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits

Air Niugini.

## Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?

The **Aer City Pack Pro** carries 10L more than the **Aer City Pack X-Pac** (14L vs. 24L), while the **Aer City Pack X-Pac** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Aer City Pack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.