Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack | Feature | Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon | 100% recycled polyester |
Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Hideable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Removable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 17in on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 44 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack, and 0 accept only the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack carries the same capacity as the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L (30L vs. 30L), while the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits 93% 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.