Alpaka Metro Sling Max vs Alpaka HUB Pouch V2
Alpaka Metro Sling Max ($89) vs Alpaka HUB Pouch V2 ($39) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Metro Sling Max | Alpaka HUB Pouch V2 |
| Price | $89 | $39 |
| Weight | 360g | 65g |
| Capacity | 3L | — |
| Fits | an iPad mini, headphones, essentials | — |
| Material | X-Pac / Axogrid | — |
| Carry | Sling | — |
| Weight | 360g | 65g (2.29 oz, Alpaka product page) |
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 HUB Pouch V2
- Front pocket
- three card slots
- four slip pockets
- Only 65g, so it suits a light kit
Alpaka HUB Pouch V2 is the better value at $39. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.