ALPAKA Elements Backpack Pro vs Vaude Wizard 24+4
The ALPAKA Elements Backpack Pro is 24L and 1.3kg2.9lb; the Vaude Wizard 24+4 is 24L and 1.27kg2.8lb. The Vaude Wizard 24+4 is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The ALPAKA Elements Backpack Pro fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Vaude Wizard 24+4 fits 1; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Elements Backpack Pro | Vaude Wizard 24+4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189 | n/a |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Expands to | n/a | 28L |
| Weight | 1.3kg2.9lb | 1.27kg2.8lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18cm19×12×7in | 52×31×30cm20.5×12×12in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | zip main compartment | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; 150D X-Grid ripstop polyester interior | Recycled polyamide, polyurethane coated; recycled polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Elements Backpack Pro | Vaude Wizard 24+4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.