Aer City Sling 2 vs ALPAKA Flight Sling Pro (2.5L)
The Aer City Sling 2 is 2.5L and 0.41kg0.9lb; the ALPAKA Flight Sling Pro (2.5L) is 2.5L and 0.35kg0.8lb. The ALPAKA Flight Sling Pro (2.5L) is 0.06kg0.1lb lighter. The ALPAKA Flight Sling Pro (2.5L) costs $10 less. The Aer City Sling 2 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the ALPAKA Flight Sling Pro (2.5L) fits 36; under the seat, 25 and 26 of 26.
| Spec | Aer City Sling 2 | ALPAKA Flight Sling Pro (2.5L) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89 | $79Best |
| Volume | 2.5L | 2.5L |
| Weight | 0.41kg0.9lb | 0.35kg0.8lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 96% | 100%Best |
| Dimensions | 12×33×9cm4.5×13×3.5in | 18.5×27×6cm7.5×10.5×2.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | n/a | zip main compartment |
| 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 | Hideable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 700D CORDURA exterior (bluesign approved), soft woven lining (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, aircraft-grade aluminum tension locks | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer City Sling 2 | ALPAKA Flight Sling Pro (2.5L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietjet Air | 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.