Travel Pack 3 vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Travel Pack 3 | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top, side | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | 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 |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic 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 Travel Pack 3 and Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac
- Compression straps: Yes on the Travel Pack 3; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Travel Pack 3; Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Travel Pack 3; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the Travel Pack 3, and 38 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Travel Pack 3 vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Travel Pack 3 carries 14L more than the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac (35L vs. 21L), while the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Travel Pack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac is the better call.