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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/yud6lg3kfk/able-carry-max-backpack/"
title: "Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs Able Carry Max Backpack"
description: "Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs Able Carry Max Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/yud6lg3kfk/able-carry-max-backpack/"
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# Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Able Carry Max Backpack

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 | Able Carry Max Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | hideable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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>X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Able Carry Max Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yud6lg3kfk/able-carry-max-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Able Carry Max Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620090901/carryons/Able_Carry_Max_Backpack_rt6ehw.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>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$278</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Able Carry Max Backpack

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 17in on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 9 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.

### Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** carries the same capacity as the **Able Carry Max Backpack** (30L vs. 30L), while the **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.