Alpaka Elements Tech Case Mini (X-Pac RX36) vs Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition
Alpaka Elements Tech Case Mini (X-Pac RX36) ($55) vs Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition ($89) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tech pouch.
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Alpaka
Elements Tech Case Mini (X-Pac RX36)
$55
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Alpaka
Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition
$89
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Elements Tech Case Mini (X-Pac RX36) | Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition |
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| Price | $55 | $89 |
| Weight | 210g | 320g |
| Material | X-Pac RX36 (Recycled) | Ultradyne™ Polyethylene |
| Zippers | YKK AquaGuard | — |
| Org | Cable management + pockets | — |
| Weight | 210g | 320g |
| Design | Compact tech pouch | — |
| Origin | Alpaka | — |
| Resistance | — | Slash-resistant |
| Lining | — | "Momentum" internal |
| System | — | Lucky Patch compatible |
| Edition | — | Lunar New Year 2026 |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Elements Tech Case Mini (X-Pac RX36)
- X-Pac RX36 recycled and waterproof
- YKK AquaGuard waterproof zippers
- Smart cable management layout
- Sustainable materials
- Compact vs standard Elements Case
- 55ml capacity limits bulky gear
- No shoulder strap
- Smaller laptop charger only
Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition
- Ultradyne™ — best slash-resistance in sling class
- Lucky Patch modular front panel
- Momentum lining stabilizes contents in motion
- Lightweight at 320g for slash-resistant material
- Limited edition Lunar New Year colorway
- Limited run — restocking unlikely
- Ultradyne less supple than nylon over time
- $89 is mid-premium for sling category
Alpaka Elements Tech Case Mini (X-Pac RX36) is the better value at $55. Both are part of our curated tech pouch index — tap through to check current pricing.