---
url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/02cjierbg0/wandrd-prvke-21/u2a954sl34/alpaka-gear-elements-travel-backpack/"
title: "Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack"
description: "Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/02cjierbg0/wandrd-prvke-21/u2a954sl34/alpaka-gear-elements-travel-backpack/"
---
1.  [Home](https://onebag.travel/)
2.  [Carry-On Travel Backpacks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/)
3.  Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack

# Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Wandrd PRVKE 21](https://onebag.travel/carryon/02cjierbg0/wandrd-prvke-21/)

by [Wandrd](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Wandrd)

![Front facing view of the Wandrd PRVKE 21](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629647863/carryons/61tnUHU1TqL._AC_SL1200__b9kogs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$219</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Wandrd PRVKE 21 | Feature | Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers</td><td>X-Pac VX42 in Black Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) in Black, Army Green &amp; Blue</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/u2a954sl34/alpaka-gear-elements-travel-backpack/)

by [Alpaka Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpaka Gear)

![Front facing view of the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990330/carryons/alpaka-gear-elements-travel-backpack-u2a954sl34.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Wandrd PRVKE 21 and Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Front, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Hideable on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 16in on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 9 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 21, and 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.

### Only the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Alpaka Gear Elements 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. 1.6kg). 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 Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wandrd PRVKE 21 is the better call.