Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight vs. Aer Day Pack 3

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight

Capacity21 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions47×29×15 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$150

Feature by feature

Moment Everything Backpack 21L OvernightFeatureAer Day Pack 3
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 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 3
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
420D Nylon Fabric1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved)

Aer Day Pack 3

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Day Pack 3
Capacity14 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions44×30×14 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$160

Key differences between the Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight and Aer Day Pack 3

Both have: 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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight, and 5 accept only the Aer Day Pack 3.

Only the Aer Day Pack 3 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight vs. Aer Day Pack 3: which should you pack?

The Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight carries 7L more than the Aer Day Pack 3 (21L vs. 14L), while the Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Day Pack 3 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight; if you want to travel lighter, the Moment Everything Backpack 21L Overnight is the better call.