Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | 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) | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 2L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (26L vs. 24L), while the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (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 Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the better call.