Thule EnRoute vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon | |
Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule EnRoute; Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; Removable on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 36 accept only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Thule EnRoute vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L: which should you pack?
The Thule EnRoute carries the same capacity as the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L (23L vs. 23L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule EnRoute; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.