Béis The Travel Backpack vs Thule Aion Travel Backpack 28L
The Béis The Travel Backpack is 28L and 1.2kg2.6lb; the Thule Aion Travel Backpack 28L is 28L and 1.2kg2.6lb. They weigh the same. The Béis The Travel Backpack costs $82 less. The Béis The Travel Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Thule Aion Travel Backpack 28L fits 31; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Béis The Travel Backpack | Thule Aion Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118Best | $200 |
| Volume | 28L | 28L |
| Expands to | n/a | 32L |
| Weight | 1.2kg2.6lb | 1.2kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×34×18cm18×13.5×7in | 47×28×23cm18.5×11×9in |
| Laptop | 16" | 17"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Compression straps | 0 | 0 |
| Opening | Clamshell | Clamshell, clamshell (back panel) |
| Warranty | n/a | 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 | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Recycled polyester, virgin polyester and nylon webbing | Waxed P600 recycled polyester canvas |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Béis The Travel Backpack | Thule Aion Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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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.