Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Main compartments: 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
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 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack carries 6L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (30L vs. 24L), while the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Aer Pro Pack 24L is the better call.