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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0phfqa4wdt/alpaka-gear-elements-backpack-pro/x572q06ooc/gregory-border-18/"
title: "Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs Gregory Border 18"
description: "Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs Gregory Border 18: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Gregory Border 18

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0phfqa4wdt/alpaka-gear-elements-backpack-pro/)

by [Alpaka Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpaka Gear)

![Front facing view of the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990471/carryons/alpaka-gear-elements-backpack-pro-0phfqa4wdt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro | Feature | Gregory Border 18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-Pac VX42 Also: Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D)</td><td>210D High Density Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Gregory Border 18](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x572q06ooc/gregory-border-18/)

by [Gregory](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gregory)

![Front facing view of the Gregory Border 18](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990368/carryons/gregory-border-18-x572q06ooc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×29×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Gregory Border 18

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 15in on the Gregory Border 18.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 4 on the Gregory Border 18.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the Gregory Border 18.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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 Gregory Border 18.

### Only the Gregory Border 18 fits

Air Niugini.

## Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?

The **Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro** carries 8L more than the **Gregory Border 18** (26L vs. 18L), while the **Gregory Border 18** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Gregory Border 18** 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 Gregory Border 18 is the better call.