Traverse Backpack (30L)

The Alpaka Traverse Backpack (30L) is a 30 L, 3.3 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop, opens flat like a suitcase and fits common carry-on limits.

Capacity: 30 L
Weight: 3.3 lb · 1,500 g
Laptop: Up to 16″
Water: Water-resistant

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Full specs

Last verified Oct 5, 2026

Unless marked otherwise, specs are from the manufacturer’s product page (alpakagear.com).

Size & weight
Capacity	30 L (1,830 cu in)
Weight (manufacturer)	3.31 lb (1,500 g)
External dimensions	47 × 28 × 18 cm (18.5 × 11.0 × 7.1 in)
Carry-on size	Fits common carry-on limits

Laptop
Max laptop (stated)	16 in

Weather & materials
Water resistance	Water-resistant
Main fabric	Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon
Denier	400D

Access & organization
Opening	Clamshell
Opens flat	Yes
External pockets	Top, Front, Side
Bottle pockets	1
Bottle pocket fits	XL · bottles up to 10.0 cm (3.9 in) wide
Luggage pass-through	Yes

Carry system
Sternum strap	Yes

Other
Built for	Travel
Colors	Black \| Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon, Green \| Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon, Moonlight Blue \| Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon, Black \| X-Pac X42, Olive Green \| X-Pac X42