Alpaka Metro Sling Max vs Alpaka Zip Pouch
Alpaka Metro Sling Max ($89) vs Alpaka Zip Pouch ($35) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Metro Sling Max | Alpaka Zip Pouch |
| Price | $89 | $35 |
| Weight | 360g | 32g |
| Capacity | 3L | — |
| Fits | an iPad mini, headphones, essentials | — |
| Material | X-Pac / Axogrid | X-Pac VX21 |
| Carry | Sling | — |
| Weight | 360g | 32g |
| Colors | — | Black, Dark Green |
| Released | — | First listed 2021-06-15 |
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 Zip Pouch
- 32 g as published on ALPAKA's page
- X-Pac VX21
- Covered by ALPAKA's warranty
- Sold direct from ALPAKA, so no easy price comparison
Alpaka Zip Pouch is the better value at $35. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.