Gossamer Gear Aero Jet vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Feature by feature
| Gossamer Gear Aero Jet | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; No on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet, and 7 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Aero Jet carries 11L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (35L vs. 24L), while the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the better call.