HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $217 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 | Feature | Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| DYECOSHELL | X-Pac VX42 in Black Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) in Black, Army Green & Blue |
Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 and Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; Front, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; Hideable on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; 16in on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 5 accept only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28, and 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
Only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack carries 7L more than the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 (28L vs. 35L), while the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 is the better call.