Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Slim Pack | Feature | Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon |
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Slim Pack and Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; Top on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Pro Slim Pack; 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack, and 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
Only the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Aer Pro Slim Pack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack carries 17L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (13L vs. 30L), while the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the better call.