Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24L
- Opening: Other on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
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 2 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 2L more than the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack (22L vs. 24L), while the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the better call.