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Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack vs Alpaka Metro Tote

Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack ($259) vs Alpaka Metro Tote ($95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.

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Alpaka
Elements Travel Backpack
$259
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Alpaka
Metro Tote
$95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecAlpaka Elements Travel BackpackAlpaka Metro Tote
Price$259$95
Weight1762g900g
Capacity35L14L
Fitsa 16" MacBook / clamshell openinga 16" MacBook & water bottle
MaterialBallistic Nylon 840DAxoflux 210D
CarryBackpackTote
Weight1762g900g
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 Metro Tote

  • 14L fits a 16" MacBook
  • Clean Metro styling
  • Bottle pocket
  • Single-shoulder load
  • Open-tote access
Alpaka Metro Tote is the better value at $95. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.
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