ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) vs Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack
The ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) is 12L and 0.8kg1.8lb; the Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack is 12L and 0.8kg1.8lb. They weigh the same. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) costs $61 less. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 10 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) | Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109Best | $170 |
| Volume | 12L | 12L |
| Weight | 0.8kg1.8lb | 0.8kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 42×25×15.5cm16.5×10×6in | 38.1×25.4×12.7cm15×10×5in |
| Laptop | 14" | n/a |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | wide-opening zip main compartment | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| 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 | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior; YKK AquaGuard zippers | Genuine top-grain cowhide leather |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Metro Backpack (12L) | Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon 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 |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| 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.