Alpaka Metro Sling Max vs Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket
Alpaka Metro Sling Max ($89) vs Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket ($23) — 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 Zip Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89 | $23 |
| Weight | 360g | 70g |
| Capacity | 3L | — |
| Fits | an iPad mini, headphones, essentials | — |
| Material | X-Pac / Axogrid | Axoflux 300D |
| Carry | Sling | — |
| Weight | 360g | 70g |
| Colors | — | Black, Army Green, Blue, Gray |
| Released | — | First listed 2024-11-01 |
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 Zip Pocket
- 70 g as published on ALPAKA's page
- Axoflux 300D
- Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
- Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka HUB Zip Pocket is the better value at $23. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.
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