Gregory Border 18 vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Border 18 | Feature | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density Nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Gregory Border 18 and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Border 18; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Gregory Border 18; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Gregory Border 18; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Gregory Border 18, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Gregory Border 18 fits
Air Niugini.
Gregory Border 18 vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 6L more than the Gregory Border 18 (18L vs. 24L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Border 18 fits 93% 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 Gregory Border 18 is the better call.