Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | 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 | |
| SHELL200 | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; No on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L, and 12 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L carries 10L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (30L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.