Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
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 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 4L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (20L vs. 24L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.