Aer City Pack Pro 2 20L vs NEMO Equipment Vantage 20L
The Aer City Pack Pro 2 20L is 20L and 1.24kg2.7lb; the NEMO Equipment Vantage 20L is 20L and 1.23kg2.7lb. The NEMO Equipment Vantage 20L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The NEMO Equipment Vantage 20L costs $19.05000000000001 less. The Aer City Pack Pro 2 20L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the NEMO Equipment Vantage 20L fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Aer City Pack Pro 2 20L | NEMO Equipment Vantage 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $179.95Best |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 1.24kg2.7lb | 1.23kg2.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 27% |
| Dimensions | 44.5×30.5×18cm17.5×12×7in | 45×26×20cm17.5×10×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 1 |
| Opening | Clamshell, clamshell (lay-flat main compartment) | Top-loading, top loading main compartment, separate tech compartment, front stash pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| 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), ripstop nylon interior (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | CERO recycled PET fabric, CCubed cushioning |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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