Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack vs. Nike Utility Elite
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $195 |
Feature by feature
| Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack | Feature | Nike Utility Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D & 1680D Recycled Poly | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack and Nike Utility Elite
- Compression straps: 4 on the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack; Top on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack; 8 on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack, and 42 accept only the Nike Utility Elite.
Only the Nike Utility Elite fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack vs. Nike Utility Elite: which should you pack?
The Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack carries 1L more than the Nike Utility Elite (38L vs. 37L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Nike Utility Elite fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Ogio Alpha Venture Backpack is the better call.