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Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne vs Alpaka Essential Backpack (16L)

Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne ($169) vs Alpaka Essential Backpack (16L) ($159) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right crossbody.

Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne
Alpaka
Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne
$169
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Alpaka Essential Backpack (16L)
Alpaka
Essential Backpack (16L)
$159
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Spec-by-spec
SpecAlpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - UltradyneAlpaka Essential Backpack (16L)
Price$169$159
Weight680g600g
MaterialUltradyne 100DX-Pac VX21
Weight680g600g
ColorsBlack, GrayBlack, Green
ReleasedFirst listed 2026-04-14First listed 2026-08-25
Capacity—16L
Also in—Axoflux 210D
Pros & Cons

Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne

  • 680 g as published on ALPAKA's page
  • Ultradyne 100D
  • Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
  • Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison

Alpaka Essential Backpack (16L)

  • 600 g as published on ALPAKA's page
  • X-Pac VX21
  • Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
  • Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka Essential Backpack (16L) is the better value at $159. Both are part of our curated crossbody index — tap through to check current pricing.
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