Aer City Pack 2 vs Chrome Industries Barrage 18L Pack
The Aer City Pack 2 is 16L and 1.11kg2.4lb; the Chrome Industries Barrage 18L Pack is 16L and 1.1kg2.4lb. The Chrome Industries Barrage 18L Pack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Aer City Pack 2 costs $6 less. The Aer City Pack 2 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Chrome Industries Barrage 18L Pack fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Aer City Pack 2 | Chrome Industries Barrage 18L Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149Best | $155 |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Expands to | n/a | 18L |
| Weight | 1.11kg2.4lb | 1.1kg2.4lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 46×30×14cm18×12×5.5in | 44.5×26×14cm17.5×10×5.5in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15" |
| Compartments | n/a | 1 |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | Roll-top, Expandable rolltop, welded main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), nylon ripstop liner (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | 1050D recycled nylon and 210D recycled nylon with welded TPE tarp liner (Black); X colors use 210D recycled nylon with X laminate, PFAS free |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer City Pack 2 | Chrome Industries Barrage 18L Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.