Aer Travel Pack 3 Small vs Aer Travel Pack 3 Small Ultra
Aer Travel Pack 3 Small ($235) vs Aer Travel Pack 3 Small Ultra ($279) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right travel bag.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Aer Travel Pack 3 Small | Aer Travel Pack 3 Small Ultra |
| Price | $235 | $279 |
| Weight | 1100g | 1542g |
| Volume | 28L | — |
| Material | Cordura 1680D | — |
| Weight | 1100g | 1542g (54.39 oz, Aer product page) |
| Laptop | 16" dedicated sleeve | — |
| Feature | Clamshell + luggage passthrough | — |
| Carry-on | Personal item qualified | — |
Pros & Cons
Aer Travel Pack 3 Small
- 28L personal item on most airlines
- Clamshell for full access
- Dedicated laptop compartment
- Luggage passthrough handle
- Converts EDC to travel in seconds
- 1100g heavier for daily
- 28L might be large for commute
- $235 premium tier
Aer Travel Pack 3 Small Ultra
- Carry-on backpack
- streamlined
- 1542g
- Superseded by the Travel Pack 4 Ultra 28L
- 1542g
Aer Travel Pack 3 Small is the better value at $235. Both are part of our curated travel bag index — tap through to check current pricing.