Aer Flight Pack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Flight Pack | Feature | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Aer Flight Pack and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Sternum strap: No on the Aer Flight Pack; Yes on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Aer Flight Pack; No on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer Flight Pack; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 3 accept only the Aer Flight Pack, and 0 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Aer Flight Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Flight Pack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 8L more than the Aer Flight Pack (20L vs. 28L), while the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Flight Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the better call.