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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/vrx9w0a05x/aer-flight-pack/"
title: "Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs Aer Flight Pack"
description: "Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs Aer Flight Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/)

by [Alpaka Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpaka Gear)

![Front facing view of the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990329/carryons/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack-v15adbh2zw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack | Feature | Aer Flight Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon</td><td>1680D Cordura ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Flight Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vrx9w0a05x/aer-flight-pack/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Flight Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600635533/carryons/flightpack1_eca5jk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Aer Flight Pack

-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; No on the Aer Flight Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 4 on the Aer Flight Pack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 1 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack, and 3 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.

### Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Aer Flight Pack fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

## Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?

The **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** carries 10L more than the **Aer Flight Pack** (30L vs. 20L), while the **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Flight Pack** fits 94% 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 Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack is the better call.