Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro vs Alpaka HUB Cardholder
Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro ($189) vs Alpaka HUB Cardholder ($19) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro | Alpaka HUB Cardholder |
| Price | $189 | $19 |
| Weight | 1300g | 19g |
| Capacity | 24L | — |
| Fits | a 16" MacBook, water bottle, umbrella | — |
| Material | Axoflux 400D Ripstop | — |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 1300g | 19g |
| Released | — | First listed 2021-04-11 |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro
- 24L 16" laptop commuter
- Weather-ready organization
- Rugged ripstop build
- Premium price
- Heavier daily pack
Alpaka HUB Cardholder
- 19 g as published on ALPAKA's page
- Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
- Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka HUB Cardholder is the better value at $19. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.