Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Slim Pack | Feature | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Slim Pack and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; Top zip on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; No on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; 4 on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack, and 2 accept only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Slim Pack carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (13L vs. 13L), while the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Pro Slim Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the better call.