Alpaka Modular Sling V2 vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
Alpaka Modular Sling V2 ($65) vs Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) ($229) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Alpaka Modular Sling V2 | Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition) |
| Price | $65 | $229 |
| Weight | 260g | 1700g |
| Capacity | ~1.5L | — |
| Fits | a large phone, essentials | A 16-inch laptop, a tablet and a water bottle |
| Material | X-Pac / Axogrid | 840D ballistic nylon, 210D ripstop lining |
| Carry | Sling | — |
| Weight | 260g | 1700g (1.7 kg, 3.7 lbs, Alpaka product page, published to the nearest 0.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | — | 30 x 45 x 18.5 cm |
| Closure | — | Magnetic buckle with hook and loop |
Pros & Cons
Alpaka Modular Sling V2
- Modular accessory attachment
- Slim everyday profile
- Tough X-Pac / Axogrid fabric
- Small — essentials only
- Modularity adds minor bulk
Alpaka 7ven Messenger 16" (Decade Edition)
- Separate 16-inch laptop and tablet sleeves
- 840D ballistic nylon exterior
- Bottle pocket for bottles up to 8 cm across
- Padded shoulder strap
- 1.7 kg is heavy before you load it
- Alpaka publishes the weight only to the nearest 0.1 kg
- Decade Edition comes in black only
Alpaka Modular Sling V2 is the better value at $65. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.