Alpaka Bravo X Sling V2 vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
Alpaka Bravo X Sling V2 ($119) vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) ($229) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Bravo X Sling V2 | Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) |
| Price | $119 | $229 |
| Weight | 585g | 1700g |
| Capacity | 6L | — |
| Fits | up to an 11" iPad Pro | A 16-inch laptop, a tablet and a water bottle |
| Material | Axogrid 300D / X-Pac | 840D ballistic nylon, 210D ripstop lining |
| Carry | Sling | — |
| Weight | 585g | 1700g (1.7 kg, 3.7 lbs, Alpaka product page, published to the nearest 0.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | — | 30 x 45 x 18.5 cm |
| Closure | — | Magnetic buckle with hook and loop |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Bravo X Sling V2
- 6L fits an 11" iPad Pro
- Tough Axogrid / X-Pac fabric
- Mid-size versatility
- No full laptop fit
- Premium for a sling
Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
- Separate 16-inch laptop and tablet sleeves
- 840D ballistic nylon exterior
- Bottle pocket for bottles up to 8 cm across
- Padded shoulder strap
- 1.7 kg is heavy before you load it
- Alpaka publishes the weight only to the nearest 0.1 kg
- Decade Edition comes in black only
Alpaka Bravo X Sling V2 is the better value at $119. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.