Travel Pack 3 vs. Able Carry Max EDC
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Travel Pack 3 | Feature | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Travel Pack 3 and Able Carry Max EDC
- Compression straps: Yes on the Travel Pack 3; No on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Travel Pack 3; Top on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Travel Pack 3; 17in on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Travel Pack 3; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 44 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Travel Pack 3 carries 9L more than the Able Carry Max EDC (35L vs. 26L), while the Able Carry Max EDC is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Max EDC fits 92% 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 Able Carry Max EDC is the better call.