Alpaka Bravo Brief 16'' vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
Alpaka Bravo Brief 16'' ($129) vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) ($229) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right bag.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Bravo Brief 16'' | Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) |
| Price | $129 | $229 |
| Weight | 1000g | 1700g |
| Weight | 1000g (35.27 oz, Alpaka product page) | 1700g (1.7 kg, 3.7 lbs, Alpaka product page, published to the nearest 0.1 kg) |
| Fits | — | A 16-inch laptop, a tablet and a water bottle |
| Dimensions | — | 30 x 45 x 18.5 cm |
| Material | — | 840D ballistic nylon, 210D ripstop lining |
| Closure | — | Magnetic buckle with hook and loop |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Bravo Brief 16''
- Hand carry or shoulder carry
- fits a 16 inch laptop
- 1000g
- 1000g is noticeable for a brief
Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
- Separate 16-inch laptop and tablet sleeves
- 840D ballistic nylon exterior
- Bottle pocket for bottles up to 8 cm across
- Padded shoulder strap
- 1.7 kg is heavy before you load it
- Alpaka publishes the weight only to the nearest 0.1 kg
- Decade Edition comes in black only
Alpaka Bravo Brief 16'' is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated bag index — tap through to check current pricing.