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title: "Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack"
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# Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack

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 | 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 |

<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>Shore-Tex</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hu7v8er36z/solgaard-atlas-rolltop-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990437/carryons/solgaard-atlas-rolltop-backpack-hu7v8er36z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 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>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.