North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | 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 | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | Available in:X-Pac X42, 500D, 1050D Ballistic Nylon |
Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack and Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
- Opening: Other on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; 3 on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack, and 1 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack carries 6L more than the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack (26L vs. 20L), while the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack is the better call.