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Essential Backpack
The Alpaka Essential Backpack is a 16 L, 1.3 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits.
- Capacity
- 16 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb · 600 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Water-resistant
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What the data says
- Lighter than 61% of the 28 other packs we list in the 11–21 L range.
- Lowest in-stock price is 31% below list price this week.
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Full specs
Last verified Oct 5, 2026
Unless marked otherwise, specs are from the manufacturer’s product page (alpakagear.com).
| Capacity | 16 L (975 cu in) |
|---|---|
| Weight (manufacturer) | 1.32 lb (600 g) |
| External dimensions | 44 × 29 × 15 cm (17.3 × 11.4 × 5.9 in) |
| Carry-on size | Fits common carry-on limits |
| Max laptop (stated) | 16 in |
|---|
| Water resistance | Water-resistant |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | X-Pac VX21 (default variant); Axoflux 210D ripstop nylon on Axoflux variants |
| Quick-access pocket | Yes |
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| Luggage pass-through | Yes |
| Built for | Travel |
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| Colors | Black | X-Pac VX21, Green | Axoflux 210D, Black | Axoflux 210D |
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