Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack vs Alpaka HUB Patch Panel
Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack ($259) vs Alpaka HUB Patch Panel ($19) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack | Alpaka HUB Patch Panel |
| Price | $259 | $19 |
| Weight | 1762g | 13g |
| Capacity | 35L | — |
| Fits | a 16" MacBook / clamshell opening | — |
| Material | Ballistic Nylon 840D | — |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 1762g | 13g |
| Released | — | First listed 2025-01-31 |
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 HUB Patch Panel
- 13 g as published on ALPAKA's page
- Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
- Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka HUB Patch Panel is the better value at $19. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.