Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
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 | North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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) | 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate |
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 4 on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
Both have: 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. 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 4 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries the same capacity as the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack (26L vs. 26L), while the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack fits 94% 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 North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack is the better call.