Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $450 |
Feature by feature
| Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | 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 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dry-Finish Waxed Canvas | Available in:X-Pac X42, 500D, 1050D Ballistic Nylon |
Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack and Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack; Front on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack; Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack, and 3 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack: which should you pack?
The Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack (25L vs. 20L), while the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack is the better call.