Aer City Tote vs Portland Gear Cascade Tote Standard
The Aer City Tote is 22L and 0.82kg1.8lb; the Portland Gear Cascade Tote Standard is 20.5L and 0.82kg1.8lb. They weigh the same. The Portland Gear Cascade Tote Standard costs $20 less. The Aer City Tote fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Portland Gear Cascade Tote Standard fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 8 of 26.
| Spec | Aer City Tote | Portland Gear Cascade Tote Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $109Best |
| Volume | 22L | 20.5L |
| Weight | 0.82kg1.8lb | 0.82kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 31%Best |
| Dimensions | 40×34×18cm15.5×13.5×7in | 30.5×40.6×16.5cm12×16×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | wireframe top opening, quick-stash pocket with key leash |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| 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 | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), woven lining (bluesign approved), YKK zippers | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer City Tote | Portland Gear Cascade Tote Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | 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.