Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro
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 City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | 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 | |
| Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Top on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 2 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack, and 3 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack carries 6L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (30L vs. 24L), while the Aer City Pack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack Pro is the better call.