Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L | Feature | Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free | 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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Top on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 16in on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 4L more than the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack (34L vs. 30L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the better call.