Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Gregory Border 18
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 210D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 20L and Gregory Border 18
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Other on the Gregory Border 18.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 15in on the Gregory Border 18.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; No on the Gregory Border 18.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Gregory Border 18 fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 20L carries 2L more than the Gregory Border 18 (20L vs. 18L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Gregory Border 18 is the better call.