Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Aer Go Pack 2
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 | Aer Go Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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) | 210D Cordura® crinkle nylon exterior |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Aer Go Pack 2
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the Aer Go Pack 2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the Aer Go Pack 2.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the Aer Go Pack 2.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 7 accept only the Aer Go Pack 2.
Only the Aer Go Pack 2 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Aer Go Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 6L more than the Aer Go Pack 2 (26L vs. 20L), while the Aer Go Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Go Pack 2 fits 96% 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 Aer Go Pack 2 is the better call.