Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
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 | Fjallraven Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Splitpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Gregory Alpaca 40 and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Gregory Alpaca 40; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Yes on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 1 on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Alpaca 40, and 26 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Great Lakes Airlines, 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. Fjallraven Splitpack: which should you pack?
The Gregory Alpaca 40 carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Splitpack (40L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Splitpack is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Splitpack fits 15% 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 Fjallraven Splitpack is the better call.