Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $245 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | 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 | |
| 500D recycled nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Opening: Other on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack, and 7 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack carries 2L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the better call.