Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Alpaca 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.9×33.8×28.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Alpaca 40 | Feature | Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating | 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×45×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $72 |
Key differences between the Gregory Alpaca 40 and Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
- Passport pocket: Side on the Gregory Alpaca 40; No on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Hideable on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 1 on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 2 on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 1 accept only the Gregory Alpaca 40, and 0 accept only the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
Only the Gregory Alpaca 40 fits
Virgin America.
Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45: which should you pack?
The Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 carries 5L more than the Gregory Alpaca 40 (40L vs. 45L), while the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Alpaca 40 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the better call.