Aer Flight Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Flight Pack | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Aer Flight Pack and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Aer Flight Pack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer Flight Pack; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 4 accept only the Aer Flight Pack, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Flight Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Flight Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 4L more than the Aer Flight Pack (20L vs. 24L), while the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (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 Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the better call.