ALPAKA Bravo Totepack vs WaterField Designs Compact Executive Backpack
The ALPAKA Bravo Totepack is 13L and 1.01kg2.2lb; the WaterField Designs Compact Executive Backpack is 13.5L and 1kg2.2lb. The WaterField Designs Compact Executive Backpack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The ALPAKA Bravo Totepack costs $190 less. The ALPAKA Bravo Totepack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Compact Executive Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Bravo Totepack | WaterField Designs Compact Executive Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139Best | $329 |
| Volume | 13L | 13.5L |
| Weight | 1.01kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 45×31.6×10cm17.5×12.5×4in | 38.1×27.9×12.7cm15×11×5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | zip main compartment | main compartment zip, upper Ultrasuede lined front pocket, pleated lower front pocket, two side pockets |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux recycled 300D polyester exterior; 300D honeycomb ripstop polyester lining | 1050D black ballistic nylon or brown waxed canvas, full-grain leather accents, YKK waterproof zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Bravo Totepack | WaterField Designs Compact Executive Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.