Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Ridge Backpack | Feature | Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | 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 | |
| Recycled polyester. | 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 Troubadour Ridge Backpack and Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Removable on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 16in on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 3 on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 175 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Ridge Backpack carries 2L more than the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L (25L vs. 23L), while the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L is the better call.