Alpaka Metro Backpack (12L) vs Alpaka Flight Tote (L)
Alpaka Metro Backpack (12L) ($99) vs Alpaka Flight Tote (L) ($99) — 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 Tote (L) |
| Price | $99 | $99 |
| Weight | 800g | 700g |
| Capacity | 12L | — |
| Fits | a 14" MacBook & essentials | — |
| Material | Axoflux 400D Ripstop | — |
| Carry | Backpack | — |
| Weight | 800g | 700g (24.69 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 Tote (L)
- Woven shoulder straps
- carries laptop, phone and water bottle
- 700g
- Heavier than the smaller Flight Tote sizes
Alpaka Metro Backpack (12L) is the better value at $99. If weight matters most, Alpaka Flight Tote (L) carries lighter at 700g. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.