Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack vs Alpaka Go Sling Nano
Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack ($259) vs Alpaka Go Sling Nano ($59) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack | Alpaka Go Sling Nano |
|---|
| Price | $259 | $59 |
| Weight | 1762g | 260g |
| Capacity | 35L | 1.6L |
| Fits | a 16" MacBook / clamshell opening | an iPhone & compact camera |
| Material | Ballistic Nylon 840D | Axoflux 600D |
| Carry | Backpack | Sling |
| Weight | 1762g | 260g |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack
- 35L max-capacity carry-on
- Bombproof 840D ballistic nylon
- Clamshell suitcase opening
- Heavy and large
- Most expensive in the line
Alpaka Go Sling Nano
- 1.6L barely-there carry
- Fits phone + compact camera
- Lightweight
- Tiny capacity
- Phone-and-camera only
Alpaka Go Sling Nano is the better value at $59. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.