Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition vs Alpaka Metro Sling Max
Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition ($89) vs Alpaka Metro Sling Max ($75) — 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 Metro Sling Max |
|---|
| Price | $89 | $75 |
| Weight | 320g | 360g |
| Material | Ultradyne™ Polyethylene | X-Pac / Axogrid |
| Resistance | Slash-resistant | — |
| Lining | "Momentum" internal | — |
| System | Lucky Patch compatible | — |
| Edition | Lunar New Year 2026 | — |
| Weight | 320g | 360g |
| Capacity | — | 3L |
| Fits | — | an iPad mini, headphones, essentials |
| Carry | — | Sling |
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 Metro Sling Max
- 3L fits an iPad mini
- Clean crossbody silhouette
- Durable X-Pac fabric
- No laptop capacity
- Sling-only carry
Alpaka Metro Sling Max is the better value at $75. If weight matters most, Alpaka Metro Sling V2 — Horse Edition carries lighter at 320g. Both are part of our curated sling bag index — tap through to check current pricing.