ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro vs Mystery Ranch Gunfighter 24
The ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro is 24L and 1.2kg2.6lb; the Mystery Ranch Gunfighter 24 is 24L and 1.18kg2.6lb. The Mystery Ranch Gunfighter 24 is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro costs $301 less. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Mystery Ranch Gunfighter 24 fits 1; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro | Mystery Ranch Gunfighter 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179Best | $480 |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.2kg2.6lb | 1.18kg2.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20cm18×11×8in | 54×26×26cm21.5×10×10in |
| Laptop | 16" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | zip main compartment | Panel access, 4-zip, rip-zip style opening for quick, full access to the main pack |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Removable | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior; AquaGuard zippers | 330D Cougar Nylon with DWR and PU coatings; YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro | Mystery Ranch Gunfighter 24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | 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.