Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe | Feature | Aer Pro Slim Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe and Aer Pro Slim Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; No on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 16in on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; Yes on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe carries 5L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (18L vs. 13L), while the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the better call.