Alpaka Metro Crossbody vs Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro (22L)
Alpaka Metro Crossbody ($129) 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 | Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro (22L) |
| Price | $129 | $149 |
| Weight | 730g | 900g |
| Capacity | 7.5L | 22L |
| Fits | an 11" tablet, water bottle, daily essentials | — |
| Material | Axoflux 210D | Axoflux 210D |
| Carry | Crossbody | — |
| Weight | 730g | 900g |
| Colors | — | Black, Green |
| Released | — | First listed 2026-08-25 |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Metro Crossbody
- 7.5L holds an 11" tablet
- Left/right shoulder options
- Water-bottle pocket
- No full laptop fit
- Crossbody-only carry
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 Metro Crossbody is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated crossbody index — tap through to check current pricing.