ALPAKA Traverse Backpack (38L) vs KNKG CONQUER Backpack Large 38L
The ALPAKA Traverse Backpack (38L) is 38L and 2.1kg4.6lb; the KNKG CONQUER Backpack Large 38L is 38L and 2.3kg5.1lb. The ALPAKA Traverse Backpack (38L) is 0.2kg0.4lb lighter. The ALPAKA Traverse Backpack (38L) costs $31 less. The ALPAKA Traverse Backpack (38L) fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the KNKG CONQUER Backpack Large 38L fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Traverse Backpack (38L) | KNKG CONQUER Backpack Large 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269Best | $300 |
| Volume | 38L | 38L |
| Weight | 2.1kg4.6lbBest | 2.3kg5.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20cm19.5×12×8in | 51×33×22cm20×13×8.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell | Panel access, Peel down opening |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 25 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux 300D honeycomb ripstop polyester interior | 500D nylon body (PVC backing), ripstop nylon lining, YKK zippers, nylon webbing |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Traverse Backpack (38L) | KNKG CONQUER Backpack Large 38L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | 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.