Alpaka Metro Sling Max vs Alpaka Aura Sling (Halloween Edition)
Alpaka Metro Sling Max ($89) vs Alpaka Aura Sling (Halloween Edition) ($139) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Metro Sling Max | Alpaka Aura Sling (Halloween Edition) |
| Price | $89 | $139 |
| Weight | 360g | 230g |
| Capacity | 3L | 4L |
| Fits | an iPad mini, headphones, essentials | — |
| Material | X-Pac / Axogrid | Clear X-Pac UX10, Axoflux 210D ripstop lining |
| Carry | Sling | — |
| Weight | 360g | 230g (0.5 lbs, sling only, Alpaka product page) |
| Dimensions | — | 18 x 34 x 8 cm |
| Strap | — | 80 to 140 cm adjustable |
| Includes | — | Micro pouch (35g) and carabiner |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Metro Sling Max
- 3L fits an iPad mini
- Clean crossbody silhouette
- Durable X-Pac fabric
- No laptop capacity
- Sling-only carry
Alpaka Aura Sling (Halloween Edition)
- 230g for 4L
- Weather-resistant X-Pac
- Micro pouch and carabiner included
- Two hidden zip pockets
- Limited seasonal edition
- The 230g does not include the 35g micro pouch
- One colorway
Alpaka Metro Sling Max is the better value at $89. If weight matters most, Alpaka Aura Sling (Halloween Edition) carries lighter at 230g. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.