Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack vs Alpaka Zip Pouch
Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack ($259) vs Alpaka Zip Pouch ($35) — 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 Pouch |
| Price | $259 | $35 |
| Weight | 1762g | 32g |
| Capacity | 35L | — |
| Fits | a 16" MacBook / clamshell opening | — |
| Material | Ballistic Nylon 840D | X-Pac VX21 |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 1762g | 32g |
| Colors | — | Black, Dark Green |
| Released | — | First listed 2021-06-15 |
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 Pouch
- 32 g as published on ALPAKA's page
- X-Pac VX21
- Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
- Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka Zip Pouch is the better value at $35. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.