Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 20L and Aer City Pack Pro 2
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, 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 0 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2: which should you pack?
The Aer City Pack Pro 2 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 City Pack Pro 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.