Aer City Tote vs Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote
The Aer City Tote is 22L and 0.82kg1.8lb; the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote is 22L and 0.91kg2lb. The Aer City Tote is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The Aer City Tote costs $86 less. The Aer City Tote fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 8 of 26.
| Spec | Aer City Tote | Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129Best | $215 |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.82kg1.8lbBest | 0.91kg2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 31%Best |
| Dimensions | 40×34×18cm15.5×13.5×7in | 26×41.9×19.1cm10×16.5×7.5in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 14" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| 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 | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), woven lining (bluesign approved), YKK zippers | High-density fabric with DuraGuard coating, full-grain leather trim |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer City Tote | Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.