Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; No on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
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 7 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L carries 6L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (30L vs. 24L), while the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits 92% 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 24L is the better call.