Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
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 | Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating | 840D ballistic nylon |
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Gregory Alpaca 40 and Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Hideable on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 2 on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Gregory Alpaca 40; No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
Both have: passport pocket.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Alpaca 40, and 25 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
Only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel carries 5L more than the Gregory Alpaca 40 (40L vs. 45L), while the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the better call.