Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Exped Transit 40
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 | Exped Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Gregory Alpaca 40 and Exped Transit 40
- Compression straps: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Gregory Alpaca 40; No on the Exped Transit 40.
- Sternum strap: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 1 on the Exped Transit 40.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
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 8 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Exped Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Gregory Alpaca 40 carries the same capacity as the Exped Transit 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Transit 40 fits 5% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Alpaca 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.