Alpaka HUB Pouch V2 vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
Alpaka HUB Pouch V2 ($39) vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) ($229) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right bag.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka HUB Pouch V2 | Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) |
| Price | $39 | $229 |
| Weight | 65g | 1700g |
| Weight | 65g (2.29 oz, Alpaka product page) | 1700g (1.7 kg, 3.7 lbs, Alpaka product page, published to the nearest 0.1 kg) |
| Fits | — | A 16-inch laptop, a tablet and a water bottle |
| Dimensions | — | 30 x 45 x 18.5 cm |
| Material | — | 840D ballistic nylon, 210D ripstop lining |
| Closure | — | Magnetic buckle with hook and loop |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka HUB Pouch V2
- Front pocket
- three card slots
- four slip pockets
- Only 65g, so it suits a light kit
Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
- Separate 16-inch laptop and tablet sleeves
- 840D ballistic nylon exterior
- Bottle pocket for bottles up to 8 cm across
- Padded shoulder strap
- 1.7 kg is heavy before you load it
- Alpaka publishes the weight only to the nearest 0.1 kg
- Decade Edition comes in black only
Alpaka HUB Pouch V2 is the better value at $39. Both are part of our curated bag index — tap through to check current pricing.