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.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Metro Crossbody (Left) - Ultradyne | Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro (22L) |
| Price | $169 | $149 |
| Weight | 680g | 900g |
| Material | Ultradyne 100D | Axoflux 210D |
| Weight | 680g | 900g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | Black, Green |
| Released | First listed 2026-04-14 | First 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.