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title: "Nike Utility Elite vs Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack"
description: "Nike Utility Elite vs Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nike Utility Elite vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack

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

## [Nike Utility Elite](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bb8i41p3eq/nike-utility-elite/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nike Utility Elite](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990388/carryons/nike-utility-elite-bb8i41p3eq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>37 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nike Utility Elite | Feature | Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 8 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990329/carryons/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack-v15adbh2zw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nike Utility Elite and Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack

-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Nike Utility Elite; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 8 on the Nike Utility Elite; 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Nike Utility Elite; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Nike Utility Elite; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Nike Utility Elite, and 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.

### Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

## Nike Utility Elite vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Nike Utility Elite** carries 7L more than the **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** (37L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nike Utility Elite; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack is the better call.