Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 20L and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Hideable on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; No on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 8L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (20L vs. 28L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.