Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack | Feature | Aer Flight Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D recycled nylon | 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack and Aer Flight Pack
- Opening: Other on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; Clamshell on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; Top on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; Yes on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack.
Both have: 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. 178 accept both. 3 accept only the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.
Only the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Flight Pack carries 5L more than the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack (15L vs. 20L), while the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Flight Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the better call.