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title: "Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack"
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# Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack

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

## [Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kj8comc77v/almond-oak-expandable-travel-backpack/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack | Feature | Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>280D Nylon PU-coated</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 Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack and Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Top on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack, and 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.

### Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

### Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

## Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** carries 5L more than the **Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack** (25L vs. 30L), while the **Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.