tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Aer Day Pack 3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L | Feature | Aer Day Pack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) | |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L and Aer Day Pack 3
- Compression straps: 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; No on the Aer Day Pack 3.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 1, side on the Aer Day Pack 3.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Aer Day Pack 3: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries 14L more than the Aer Day Pack 3 (28L vs. 14L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.