North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Opening: Other on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
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 North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack, and 2 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack carries 6L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (26L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.