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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5x8vso1g7u/gregory-alpaca-40/cxq30si5zh/timbuk2-long-haul-2-in-1-duffel/"
title: "Gregory Alpaca 40 vs Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel"
description: "Gregory Alpaca 40 vs Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Gregory Alpaca 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5x8vso1g7u/gregory-alpaca-40/)

by [Gregory](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gregory)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57.9×33.8×28.7 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating</td><td>840D ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cxq30si5zh/timbuk2-long-haul-2-in-1-duffel/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990715/carryons/timbuk2-long-haul-2-in-1-duffel-cxq30si5zh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.