Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
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 Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
- Compression straps: No on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries 2L more than the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro (26L vs. 28L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.