Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack
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 | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| 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) | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 4 on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 153 accept both. 21 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Backpack carries 2L more than the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro (26L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Backpack 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 Bellroy Transit Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.