Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Pakt Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Wandrd PRVKE 21 | Feature | Pakt Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Wandrd PRVKE 21 and Pakt Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Back on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Front on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Hideable on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 16in on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 5 on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 46 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 21, and 0 accept only the Pakt Travel Backpack.
Only the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Pakt Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Travel Backpack carries 14L more than the Wandrd PRVKE 21 (21L vs. 35L), while the Wandrd PRVKE 21 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wandrd PRVKE 21 is the better call.