Alpaka Aero Pack (16L) vs Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket
Alpaka Aero Pack (16L) ($109) vs Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket ($23) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Aero Pack (16L) | Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket |
| Price | $109 | $23 |
| Weight | 600g | 70g |
| Capacity | 16L | — |
| Fits | a 16" MacBook Pro, water bottle, camera, essentials | — |
| Material | X-Pac VX21 / Axoflux | Axoflux 300D |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 600g | 70g |
| Colors | — | Black, Army Green, Blue, Gray |
| Released | — | First listed 2024-11-01 |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Aero Pack (16L)
- 16L yet fits a 16" laptop
- Lightweight, packable
- Camera + bottle room
- Minimalist organization
- Mid-tier capacity
Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket
- 70 g as published on ALPAKA's page
- Axoflux 300D
- Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
- Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket is the better value at $23. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.