tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc VintPack-TA1 | Feature | Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | 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 tomtoc VintPack-TA1 and Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
- Passport pocket: Top on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Sternum strap: No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Removable on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; 16in on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 5 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1, and 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L carries 1L more than the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (22L vs. 23L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.