Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack X-Pac | Feature | Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| VX-42 X-Pac | 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 Aer City Pack X-Pac and Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Other on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 3 on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 175 accept both. 3 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac, and 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L carries 9L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (14L vs. 23L), while the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits 94% 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 Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.