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title: "Aer Day Pack 3 vs Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L"
description: "Aer Day Pack 3 vs Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Day Pack 3 vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L

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

## [Aer Day Pack 3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ut39o0uw8z/aer-day-pack-3/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Day Pack 3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990291/carryons/aer-day-pack-3-ut39o0uw8z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>14 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Day Pack 3 | Feature | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved)</td><td>Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xdf9lfydnu/bagsmart-blast-travel-backpack-28l/)

by [Bagsmart](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bagsmart)

![Front facing view of the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990336/carryons/bagsmart-blast-travel-backpack-28l-xdf9lfydnu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×31×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Day Pack 3 and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Aer Day Pack 3; 4 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Aer Day Pack 3; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Aer Day Pack 3; 15in on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Aer Day Pack 3; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.

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. 143 accept both. 37 accept only the Aer Day Pack 3, and 0 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.

### Only the Aer Day Pack 3 fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Aer Day Pack 3 vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?

The **Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L** carries 14L more than the **Aer Day Pack 3** (14L vs. 28L), while the **Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.