Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L
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 | Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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) | 900D Recycled PET |
Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L
- Compression straps: No on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 2 on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Rolltop on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Front on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Removable on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 6L more than the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L (26L vs. 20L), while the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L is the better call.