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Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne vs Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro (22L)

Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne ($169) vs Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro (22L) ($149) — 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 Pro (22L)
Alpaka
Essential Backpack Pro (22L)
$149
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Spec-by-spec
SpecAlpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - UltradyneAlpaka Essential Backpack Pro (22L)
Price$169$149
Weight680g900g
MaterialUltradyne 100DAxoflux 210D
Weight680g900g
ColorsBlack, GrayBlack, Green
ReleasedFirst listed 2026-04-14First listed 2026-08-25
Capacity—22L
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 Pro (22L)

  • 900 g as published on ALPAKA's page
  • Axoflux 210D
  • Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
  • Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro (22L) is the better value at $149. If weight matters most, Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne carries lighter at 680g. Both are part of our curated crossbody index — tap through to check current pricing.
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