Aer City Pack Pro vs. Able Carry Max EDC
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack Pro | Feature | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac | Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack Pro and Able Carry Max EDC
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro; Top on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Hip belt: No on the Aer City Pack Pro; Optional on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer City Pack Pro; 17in on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro, and 1 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits
Air Niugini.
Aer City Pack Pro vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Max EDC carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (24L vs. 26L), while the Aer City Pack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Max EDC; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack Pro is the better call.