Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Aer Pro Slim Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 20L and Aer Pro Slim Pack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Front on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 3 on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 1, side on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 20L carries 7L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (20L vs. 13L), while the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Aer Pro Pack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the better call.