Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack review... pretty freaking impressed!

Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack Review // Overall pros and cons // Who this pack is perfect for // Who this pack is NOT perfect for // Where to get the best price, and more!

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00:00 - Intro
0:28 - Gist of the Pack
2:35 - Front of the Pack
6:40 - Middle of the Pack
11:54 - Back of the Pack
15:00 - Pros and Cons
16:20 - Alternatives

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This is our 2nd Alpaka product that we've reviewed and it's hard to understate how impressed we are with their gear so far.

The Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack system uses gorgeous materials that are durable and satisfying to the touch. The exterior ballistic nylon is fantastic, but it's the ripstop nylon in honeycomb grey on the interior that's really got Aaron excited 😍

The 35L feels a bit tight - maybe closer to 32L - but the size is perfect for weekend travel, and one bag travel. This bag also works within Alpaka's modular ecosystem, which while it's not the most impressive ecosystem we've reviewed, there's still some value to be had by being loyal to Alpaka products.

The crowdsourcing price will not last long so get this pack on Kickstarter while you can!

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Get the Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack if…

✅ You want a travel backpack that looks amazing - one of the sexier looking travel packs

✅ You want a travel backpack that FEELS amazing - really impressed with how comfortable the pack is to wear

✅ You love great materials - this backpack does NOT skimp

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DO NOT get the Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack if…

❌ You like the look but want to see another similar option on the market. Check out the bag below... 👇🏼

🎒 Aer Travel Pack 2
✍🏼 Super similar but a little bit of a different take

❌ You want a travel pack that is the same size, but has a different look and more minimalist feel. Check below for another great option… 👇🏼

🎒 Able Carry Max
✍🏼 Quirkier, more color options, more minimalist

❌ You want a travel pack that can double as an everyday carry. Here's another recommended pack for you… 👇🏼

🎒 Nomatic Travel Pack
✍🏼 20L bag that can expand to 30L

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Specs/Features/Summary

• Capacity: 35 liter
• Ballistic nylon exterior
• Honeycomb ripstop nylon interior
• Quick access side pocket
• Front stash pocket
• Waist strap sold separately
• Lockable zippers
• Tons of pockets, especially in front compartment

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[erichanson]

Wonderful review Aaron. I really like the new format with less transitions. Such a smooth review.

[GregoryCWW]

Great review as always. I'm really enjoying all these new backpacks coming out (Errant Pro, Elements Travel, et cetera). For me, I'm finding it difficult to match the structure and capacity of the 45l Peak Design Travel backpack (simple organisation, two water bottle pockets, huge main compartment, and poles for structural integrity), but it's too bad that the straps are uncomfortable as hell and it has no load lifters. It's good to see all the newer backs backpacks like this one really try to innovate on comfort and hope Peak Design takes note as well.

[Visqo]

This is a very comprehensive review man. You just got a new subscriber

[anthonycristiano]

I backed this on KS for roughly $155. I got the Orange boi. I received it last week and have been driving it daily for work. I've been carrying my M2 Macbook Air and a 13" work Lenovo ThinkBook in the laptop compartment, one SmartBag tech pouch and few other odds and ends. Even if the weight of the bag is a little over 3lbs, I haven't really noticed the extra weight from the other things I mentioned. One thing I do miss is that Alpaka does seem to be leaving out is the little key strap that was in my Bravo X Sling v2. I then upgraded to the Sling Max and was without the little key strap. lol Bring back the little key strap!

[SolomonLi]

I like the look of this bag for sure. Great to hear that it is comfortable. I like that it looks like there’s some lumbar support and I appreciate the options that help with carrying the load, even if it is heavy.

[stevomon]

Dude. Love the channel. The reviews are great, in depth, and cover real world scenarios. Would you consider reviewing the LTT backpack?

[mitchyyy]

15 seconds in and know it's a great channel. Subbed.

[Hakitaz]

I love that i found this channel, it feels so much easier to find a backpack for work or collage.
Also is there a possible way that you can review a "Beckmann Of Norway" backpack. I heard it was good.

[DPSDeucalion]

Great review can't wait for the xpac version!

[SanFrantixXx]

You were right about the ballistic nylon being over done, but there is a if it's not broke don't fix it kinda thing working I guess. IMO I think travel bags should come with a "dirty" separation option, think shoe compartment or even like the Peak "shelf" design.

[arlencarlson]

I have to say, this bag is impressive!mMy list of potential Travel Backpacks is getting larger now--I think it easily vies against the Able Carry Max. Hard to find a sweet spot for workable volume for travel, that can also be viable for under-the-seat "personal item" airline travel if need be. In short, that sweet spot between EDC and travel.

[nishantgandhi]

Hi Aaron! I love the videos have been trying to find an EDC for my office. I’m torn between black ember shadow and the Alpaka Elements regular backpack. I know you haven’t reviewed the elements just yet, that being said if we assume that the regular backpack is a scaled down version of the travel pack (minus some secret/hidden pockets etc) or in general what alpaka brings to the table, which one would you recommend? Would love your insight

[MrNayot]

This is a great review as always. Was going to buy the able carry max after looking at review and your feedback. But with shipping cost and tax will make it almost 400 USD. However I can get this bag locally with the around the same price as the website. Not be 100% as the able carry max that i wanted but I think it is doable.

[DanFeldmanAgileProjectManager]

Love your reviews and this Alpaka looks mighty tempting. How would you compare the Alpaka 35L with the Evergoods CTB35?

Along with your recommended alternatives, the CTB35 appears to be a close neighbor in terms of quality and functionality.

PS: Likely due to pros centered on the essentials and the cons focused on the non-essentials, only this Alpaka and the Evergoods’ CTB series have ‘sparked joy’ after viewing almost a hundred travel backpack reviews over the past few days. So many of the bags just leave me with a ‘meh’ feeling.

Thanks!

[DaisoOne]

I've been looking for a review of this bag! Backed it the moment it came out to upgrade from my AER Daypack cause I found that I needed my bag to do alot more than just carry my daily essentials.. I needed to carry travel stuff for my weekend trips away from home once a month and my daypack couldn't handle it so I end up carry two bags on my weekend trips. Got it with their travel cup, wetbag and shoe bag ... really hope its worth the $$

[mbertone]

Great review. Worth getting it? I was looking at the huckberry X PD travel pack as well, would you recommend this or that?

[tuckertech]

I was thinking about this one but I have the Aer Travel Pack 3 and Able Carry Max lol. Would be redundant.

[l-vinotrading]

I‘d love to see a AER vs Alpaka Travel Bag video

[vyyyy]

Great review! This bag and the tortuga travel backpack look quite similar, which one would you say is more comfortable?

[Solsden]

The apex bellroy note sleeve just came out? It looks pretty good, Do you plan on doing a review on it? Struggling on choosing the orginal one or the apex one