Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 | |
| 840D 100% Nylon | VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura) |
Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L and Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
- Opening: Clamshell on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; Top, side on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; 1, side on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 11 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac carries 1L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (20L vs. 21L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.