ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) vs Brooks England Pickwick Cotton Canvas 12 L
The ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) is 12L and 0.8kg1.8lb; the Brooks England Pickwick Cotton Canvas 12 L is 12L and 0.79kg1.7lb. The Brooks England Pickwick Cotton Canvas 12 L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) costs $111 less. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Brooks England Pickwick Cotton Canvas 12 L fits 36; under the seat, 10 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) | Brooks England Pickwick Cotton Canvas 12 L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109Best | $220 |
| Volume | 12L | 12L |
| Weight | 0.8kg1.8lb | 0.79kg1.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 42×25×15.5cm16.5×10×6in | 47×26×12cm18.5×10×4.5in |
| Laptop | 14" | sleeve, size not published |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | wide-opening zip main compartment | Roll-top, roll closure |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| 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 | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | Yes |
| Material | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior; YKK AquaGuard zippers | Adjustable cotton straps, Aluminium hardware, Cotton Canvas, Vegetable tanned leather details |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) | Brooks England Pickwick Cotton Canvas 12 L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | 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.