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Alpaka The Protocol Backpack vs Alpaka HUB Cardholder

Alpaka The Protocol Backpack ($279) vs Alpaka HUB Cardholder ($19) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right bag.

Alpaka The Protocol Backpack
Alpaka
The Protocol Backpack
$279
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Alpaka HUB Cardholder
Alpaka
HUB Cardholder
$19
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Spec-by-spec
SpecAlpaka The Protocol BackpackAlpaka HUB Cardholder
Price$279$19
Weight1500g19g
Weight1500g (52.91 oz, Alpaka product page)19g
Released—First listed 2021-04-11
Pros & Cons

Alpaka The Protocol Backpack

  • Padded laptop compartment
  • dedicated space for handheld console and headphones
  • UrAvgConsumer collaboration
  • 1500g empty is heavy
  • $279 is premium pricing

Alpaka HUB Cardholder

  • 19 g as published on ALPAKA's page
  • Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
  • Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka HUB Cardholder is the better value at $19. Both are part of our curated bag index — tap through to check current pricing.
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