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Alpaka backpacks
We list 9 Alpaka backpacks, from 12 to 38 L and 1.3 lb to 4.6 lb. The lightest is the Essential Backpack at 1.3 lb, and prices start at $99.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked alpakagear.comAbout Alpaka
- Packs listed
- 9
- Capacity range
- 12 to 38 L
- Weight range
- 1.3 lb to 4.6 lb
- Price range
- $99 to $269
At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Pack | Capacity | Weight | Laptop | Water | Opening | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpaka Metro Backpack | 12 L | 1.8 lb · 800 g | 14″ | Water-resistant | — | — | $99 |
| Alpaka Essential Backpack | 16 L | 1.3 lb · 600 g | 16″ | Water-resistant | — | $109 | |
| Alpaka Momentum Backpack | 22 L | 1.5 lb · 700 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | — | $159 |
| Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro | 22 L | 1.9 lb · 860 g | 16″ | Water-resistant | — | — | $149 |
| Alpaka Bravo Backpack | 23 L | 2.6 lb · 1,200 g | 16″ | Water-resistant | — | $175 | |
| Alpaka Metro Backpack Pro | 24 L | 2.6 lb · 1,200 g | 16″ | Water-resistant | — | $179 | |
| Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro | 24 L | 2.9 lb · 1,300 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $189 | |
| Alpaka Traverse Backpack (30L) | 30 L | 3.3 lb · 1,500 g | 16″ | Water-resistant | Clamshell | $199 | |
| Alpaka Traverse Backpack (38L) | 38 L | 4.6 lb · 2,100 g | 16″ | Water-resistant | Clamshell | — | $269 |
Alpaka Metro Backpack
Lowest price
Image not availableThe Alpaka Metro Backpack is a 12 L, 1.8 lb pack that fits up to a 14-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon.
It's the third lightest of the 9 packs here and the least expensive here at $99. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 12 L
- Weight
- 1.8 lb · 800 g
- Laptop
- Up to 14″
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon
$99at Alpaka store, Green | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
Check price for the Alpaka Metro Backpack at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Metro BackpackLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Alpaka Essential Backpack
Lightest
Image not availableThe 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. The main fabric is X-Pac VX21 (default variant); Axoflux 210D ripstop nylon on Axoflux variants.
It's the lightest of the 9 packs here, 1,500 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 16 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb · 600 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- X-Pac VX21 (default variant); Axoflux 210D ripstop nylon on Axoflux variants
- Review score
- 7.5 / 10
$109at Alpaka store, Green | Axoflux 210D
Check price for the Alpaka Essential Backpack at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Essential BackpackLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Alpaka Momentum Backpack
Best water protection
Image not availableThe Alpaka Momentum Backpack is a 22 L, 1.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axodyne.
It's the second lightest of the 9 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 22 L
- Weight
- 1.5 lb · 700 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Axodyne
$159at Alpaka store, Black | Axodyne
Check price for the Alpaka Momentum Backpack at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Momentum BackpackLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
- Side pocket fits XL bottles (40 oz insulated bottles)
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Image not availableThe Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro is a 22 L, 1.9 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axoflux 210D ripstop nylon.
It's the fourth lightest of the 9 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 22 L
- Weight
- 1.9 lb · 860 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Axoflux 210D ripstop nylon
$149at Alpaka store, Black | Axoflux 210D
Check price for the Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Essential Backpack ProLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
- 2 bottle pockets
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Image not availableThe Alpaka Bravo Backpack is a 23 L, 2.6 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon.
It's the fifth lightest of the 9 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 23 L
- Weight
- 2.6 lb · 1,200 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
- Review score
- 8.4 / 10
$175at Alpaka store, Moonlight Blue | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
Check price for the Alpaka Bravo Backpack at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Bravo BackpackLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
- 2 bottle pockets
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Image not availableThe Alpaka Metro Backpack Pro is a 24 L, 2.6 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon.
It's the 5th lightest of the 9 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 24 L
- Weight
- 2.6 lb · 1,200 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon
- Review score
- 7.9 / 10
$179at Alpaka store, Green | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
Check price for the Alpaka Metro Backpack Pro at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Metro Backpack ProLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Image not availableThe Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro is a 24 L, 2.9 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon.
It's the 6th lightest of the 9 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 24 L
- Weight
- 2.9 lb · 1,300 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
- Review score
- 8.3 / 10
$189at Alpaka store, Black | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
Check price for the Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Elements Backpack ProLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
- 2 bottle pockets
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Image not availableThe Alpaka Traverse Backpack (30L) is a 30 L, 3.3 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop, opens flat like a suitcase and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon.
It's the 7th lightest of the 9 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 30 L
- Weight
- 3.3 lb · 1,500 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Clamshell
- Fabric
- Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon
- Review score
- 8.2 / 10
$199at Alpaka store, Black | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
Check price for the Alpaka Traverse Backpack (30L) at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Traverse Backpack (30L)Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Opens flat like a suitcase
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
- Side pocket fits XL bottles (40 oz insulated bottles)
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Alpaka Traverse Backpack (38L)
Most capacity
Image not availableThe Alpaka Traverse Backpack (38L) is a 38 L, 4.6 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop, opens flat like a suitcase and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon.
At 4.6 lb it's the heaviest of the 9 packs here and the most expensive here at $269. Worth knowing: heaviest pack in this list.
- Capacity
- 38 L
- Weight
- 4.6 lb · 2,100 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Clamshell
- Fabric
- Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon
$269at Alpaka store, Black | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon
Check price for the Alpaka Traverse Backpack (38L) at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Traverse Backpack (38L)Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Opens flat like a suitcase
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Luggage pass-through
- Side pocket fits XL bottles (40 oz insulated bottles)
Worth knowing
- Heaviest pack in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest Alpaka backpacks?
The Alpaka Essential Backpack is the lightest at 1.3 lb (600 g), by manufacturer spec.
What's the cheapest option?
The Alpaka Metro Backpack, with a lowest in-stock price of $99 this week.
Which fits the biggest laptop?
The Alpaka Essential Backpack, the Alpaka Momentum Backpack, the Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro, the Alpaka Bravo Backpack, the Alpaka Metro Backpack Pro, the Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro, the Alpaka Traverse Backpack (30L) and the Alpaka Traverse Backpack (38L) fit up to a 16-inch laptop, as stated by the brand. Check the sleeve dimensions on each product page.
Are any of these waterproof?
None are marketed as waterproof. The best stated protection here is highly water-resistant.
About this list
This page includes every Alpaka backpack in our database, ordered by capacity. “At a glance” picks compare these packs with each other only. To compare across brands, use the backpack search.
Specs come from Alpaka’s product pages unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026. This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Read our methodology.