Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Able Carry Everyday
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Able Carry Everyday |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | Cordura 1000D Nylon |
Able Carry Everyday
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 20L and Able Carry Everyday
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; No on the Able Carry Everyday.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Removable on the Able Carry Everyday.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 2 on the Able Carry Everyday.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 1, front on the Able Carry Everyday.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the Able Carry Everyday.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Able Carry Everyday fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Able Carry Everyday: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 20L carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Everyday (20L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.