ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L) vs Pioneer Carry Threshold Pack 22L
The ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L) is 23L and 1.2kg2.6lb; the Pioneer Carry Threshold Pack 22L is 22L and 1.22kg2.7lb. The ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L) is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L) costs $200 less. The ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L) fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Pioneer Carry Threshold Pack 22L fits 32; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L) | Pioneer Carry Threshold Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175Best | $375 |
| Volume | 23L | 22L |
| Weight | 1.2kg2.6lbBest | 1.22kg2.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18cm18.5×12×7in | 48.3×33×20.3cm19×13×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | 17"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | zip main compartment | Clamshell, Full-open main compartment, top-loader shape |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; 150D X-Grid ripstop polyester interior | Mandarin 840 twist-yarn ballistic nylon with DWR finish and waterproof membrane backing |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L) | Pioneer Carry Threshold Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.