ALPAKA Momentum Duffel vs Vaude CityDuffel 35
The ALPAKA Momentum Duffel is 35L and 0.82kg1.8lb; the Vaude CityDuffel 35 is 35L and 0.94kg2.1lb. The ALPAKA Momentum Duffel is 0.12kg0.3lb lighter. The ALPAKA Momentum Duffel fits the carry-on limit of 3 of 36 major airlines and the Vaude CityDuffel 35 fits 0; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Momentum Duffel | Vaude CityDuffel 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189 | n/a |
| Volume | 35L | 35L |
| Weight | 0.82kg1.8lbBest | 0.94kg2.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 8%Best | 0% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 26×58×25cm10×23×10in | 53×36×28cm21×14×11in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 13.3" |
| Opening | wide-opening zip main compartment | large main compartment with zip |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| 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 | Removable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Axodyne weatherproof composite; YKK AquaGuard zippers | 800D recycled polyamide Maxi-Ripstop, coated both sides; 1200D PU coated recycled polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Momentum Duffel | Vaude CityDuffel 35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | 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.