Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack vs Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket
Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack ($259) 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 Elements Travel Backpack | Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket |
| Price | $259 | $23 |
| Weight | 1762g | 70g |
| Capacity | 35L | — |
| Fits | a 16" MacBook / clamshell opening | — |
| Material | Ballistic Nylon 840D | Axoflux 300D |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 1762g | 70g |
| Colors | — | Black, Army Green, Blue, Gray |
| Released | — | First listed 2024-11-01 |
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 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.