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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/yg64dxagdi/wandrd-duo-daypack/"
title: "Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs Wandrd Duo Daypack"
description: "Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs Wandrd Duo Daypack: 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. Wandrd Duo Daypack

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 | Wandrd Duo Daypack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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>840D Jr. Ballistic Nylon with 5pm coating and 1680D Ballistic Nylon. Weather Resistant YKK Zippers.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Wandrd Duo Daypack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yg64dxagdi/wandrd-duo-daypack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Wandrd Duo Daypack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990461/carryons/wandrd-duo-daypack-yg64dxagdi.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>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$235</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Wandrd Duo Daypack

-   **Hip belt:** No on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Removable on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 15in on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 4 on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 3 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack, and 0 accept only the Wandrd Duo Daypack.

### Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack: which should you pack?

The **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** carries 10L more than the **Wandrd Duo Daypack** (30L vs. 20L), while the **Wandrd Duo Daypack** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Wandrd Duo Daypack is the better call.