Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Slim Pack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | 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 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Slim Pack and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 5 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L 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. 1.3kg). 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 Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the better call.