tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Compression straps: 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; No on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 6 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries 4L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (28L vs. 24L), 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.