Alpaka Metro Sling Max vs Alpaka Flow Totepack
Alpaka Metro Sling Max ($75) vs Alpaka Flow Totepack ($169) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Metro Sling Max | Alpaka Flow Totepack |
| Price | $75 | $169 |
| Weight | 360g | 1050g |
| Capacity | 3L | 14L |
| Fits | an iPad mini, headphones, essentials | a 16" MacBook Pro, 11" tablet, 2 water bottles |
| Material | X-Pac / Axogrid | Axoflux 400D Washed Nylon |
| Carry | Sling | Tote |
| Weight | 360g | 1050g |
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 Flow Totepack
- Tote ↔ backpack convertible
- 14L fits a 16" MacBook
- Two bottle pockets
- Convertible adds complexity
- Premium price
Alpaka Metro Sling Max is the better value at $75. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.