Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L vs. Aer City Pack Pro
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 | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top, side |
| 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 | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L and Aer City Pack Pro
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; Clamshell on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L; 1, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 1 accept only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L, and 3 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Aer City Pack Pro carries 1L more than the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L (23L vs. 24L), while the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer City Pack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L is the better call.