Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L | Feature | Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | 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 | 840D 100% Nylon |
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L and Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; Clamshell on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; Top, front on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; 5 on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
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. 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L, and 3 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L carries 3L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (23L vs. 20L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L 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 Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.