Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L | Feature | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) | |
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Hip belt: No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; 2, side on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 10 accept only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L, and 1 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits
Cayman Airways.
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L carries 10L more than the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet (45L vs. 35L), while the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the better call.