Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L vs. Aer City Pack Pro
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 City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; 1, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L, and 0 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Aer City Pack Pro carries 4L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (20L vs. 24L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 City Pack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.