Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2
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 | Aer Tech Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Aer Tech Pack 2
- Main compartments: 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 3 on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; No on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack, and 5 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack carries 18L more than the Aer Tech Pack 2 (30L vs. 12L), while the Aer Tech Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Tech Pack 2 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 Tech Pack 2 is the better call.