Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition vs Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack
Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition ($89) vs Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack ($259) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling bag.
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Alpaka
Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition
$89
Limited Edition
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition | Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack |
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| Price | $89 | $259 |
| Weight | 320g | 1762g |
| Material | Ultradyne™ Polyethylene | Ballistic Nylon 840D |
| Resistance | Slash-resistant | — |
| Lining | "Momentum" internal | — |
| System | Lucky Patch compatible | — |
| Edition | Lunar New Year 2026 | — |
| Weight | 320g | 1762g |
| Capacity | — | 35L |
| Fits | — | a 16" MacBook / clamshell opening |
| Carry | — | Backpack |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition
- Ultradyne™ — best slash-resistance in sling class
- Lucky Patch modular front panel
- Momentum lining stabilizes contents in motion
- Lightweight at 320g for slash-resistant material
- Limited edition Lunar New Year colorway
- Limited run — restocking unlikely
- Ultradyne less supple than nylon over time
- $89 is mid-premium for sling category
Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack
- 35L max-capacity carry-on
- Bombproof 840D ballistic nylon
- Clamshell suitcase opening
- Heavy and large
- Most expensive in the line
Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition is the better value at $89. Both are part of our curated sling bag index — tap through to check current pricing.