Alpaka Metro Backpack (12L) vs Alpaka Flight Pouch
Alpaka Metro Backpack (12L) ($99) vs Alpaka Flight Pouch ($45) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Metro Backpack (12L) | Alpaka Flight Pouch |
| Price | $99 | $45 |
| Weight | 800g | 180g |
| Capacity | 12L | — |
| Fits | a 14" MacBook & essentials | — |
| Material | Axoflux 400D Ripstop | — |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 800g | 180g (6.35 oz, Alpaka product page) |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Metro Backpack (12L)
- Slim 12L city profile
- Fits a 14" MacBook
- Lightweight daypack
- 12L fills quickly
- 14" laptop limit
Alpaka Flight Pouch
- Holds phone, travel documents and cards
- slim
- 180g
- Small, so it is for travel essentials only
Alpaka Flight Pouch is the better value at $45. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.