Aer Travel Weekender vs Tatonka Flight Barrel
The Aer Travel Weekender is 35L and 1.22kg2.7lb; the Tatonka Flight Barrel is 35L and 1.22kg2.7lb. They weigh the same. The Aer Travel Weekender fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Tatonka Flight Barrel fits 29; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Aer Travel Weekender | Tatonka Flight Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189 | n/a |
| Volume | 35L | 35L |
| Weight | 1.22kg2.7lb | 1.22kg2.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86%Best | 81% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 30.5×49.5×23cm12×19.5×9in | 36×50×20cm14×19.5×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Zippered main compartment | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| 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 | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Yes | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), woven lining (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | Travel Ballistic TPU, 420 HD Nylon FD |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer Travel Weekender | Tatonka Flight Barrel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | 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.