Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro | Feature | Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX42 Also: Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) | 900D high-density elastic yarn |
Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 17in on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 138 accept both. 36 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 0 accept only the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 6L more than the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack (26L vs. 20L), while the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the better call.