tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D splash-resistant polyester | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Top on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; 1, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L, and 38 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (26L vs. 24L), while the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the better call.