Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer Flight Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Aer Flight Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 20L and Aer Flight Pack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; No on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 1, side on the Aer Flight Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Aer Flight Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 20L carries the same capacity as the Aer Flight Pack (20L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Pack 20L is the better call.