Fyro Levo Travel Backpack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fyro Levo Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Fyro Levo Travel Backpack | Feature | Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D Kodra Nylon (PC-coated) | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon |
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack and Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
- Passport pocket: Side on the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack; Top on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack; 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack; 1, side on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
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 Fyro Levo Travel Backpack, and 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fyro Levo Travel Backpack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fyro Levo Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack (30L vs. 30L), while the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack is the better call.