Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
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 | Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| 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) | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon |
Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Removable on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
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. 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 1 accept only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L fits
Air Niugini.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 3L more than the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L (26L vs. 23L), while the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L fits 93% 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 Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L is the better call.