Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Solgaard Atlas Rolltop 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 | Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 31L |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional, removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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) | Shore-Tex |
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Top, back on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 6 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack carries 1L more than the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro (26L vs. 27L), 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 Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the better call.