Aer Flight Pack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Flight Pack | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Aer Flight Pack and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Flight Pack; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Flight Pack; 15in on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Aer Flight Pack; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 12 accept only the Aer Flight Pack, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Aer Flight Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Aer Flight Pack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Blade 28 carries 8L more than the Aer Flight Pack (20L vs. 28L), while the Aer Flight Pack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (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 Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Flight Pack is the better call.