Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Slim Pack | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Slim Pack and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Front on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack, and 0 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Aer City Pack Pro carries 11L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (13L vs. 24L), while the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer City Pack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the better call.