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title: "Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs Aer Go Pack 2"
description: "Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs Aer Go Pack 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Aer Go Pack 2

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

## [Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0phfqa4wdt/alpaka-gear-elements-backpack-pro/)

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

![Front facing view of the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990471/carryons/alpaka-gear-elements-backpack-pro-0phfqa4wdt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-Pac VX42 Also: Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D)</td><td>210D Cordura® crinkle nylon exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Go Pack 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ev828hrr4z/aer-go-pack-2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Go Pack 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/pzcvjkjaola8ts3h8lhb)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$99</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.