Alpaka Momentum Backpack vs Alpaka Zip Pouch
Alpaka Momentum Backpack ($159) 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 Momentum Backpack | Alpaka Zip Pouch |
| Price | $159 | $35 |
| Weight | 700g | 32g |
| Capacity | 22L | — |
| Laptop | Fits 16" MacBook Pro | — |
| Material | Axodyne composite | X-Pac VX21 |
| Weather | Weatherproof | — |
| Weight | 700g | 32g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | Black, Dark Green |
| Released | — | First listed 2021-06-15 |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Momentum Backpack
- 22L fits a 16" MacBook Pro
- Axodyne — weatherproof + ultralight
- Clean urban silhouette
- Full-day commuter capacity
- Lighter than nylon packs
- Weight is approximate — verify
- Premium price
- Minimalist organization
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.