Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
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 | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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) | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 15in on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 6 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 4L more than the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (26L vs. 22L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% 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 tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.