Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Trakke Storr 25L 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 | Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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) | Dry-Finish Waxed Canvas |
Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $450 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 1 accept only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 1L more than the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack (26L vs. 25L), while the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.