Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack vs Alpaka Zip Clutch - Ultradyne
Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack ($259) vs Alpaka Zip Clutch - Ultradyne ($45) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack | Alpaka Zip Clutch - Ultradyne |
| Price | $259 | $45 |
| Weight | 1762g | 75g |
| Capacity | 35L | — |
| Fits | a 16" MacBook / clamshell opening | — |
| Material | Ballistic Nylon 840D | Ultradyne 100D |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 1762g | 75g |
| Colors | — | Black, Gray, Green, Blue |
| Released | — | First listed 2026-08-07 |
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 Zip Clutch - Ultradyne
- 75 g as published on ALPAKA's page
- Ultradyne 100D
- Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka Zip Clutch - Ultradyne is the better value at $45. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.