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I got myself the Alpaka Zip Pouch Pro as a wallet/EDC in Ultradyne material which supposedly has larger opening compared to other materials.

Things I like: The material itself feels nice and Premium.
The main compartment is split into two so I can put coins in one side and cash in the other. I love that the front zipper is perfect for the 4 cards I carry. I assume you can carry up to maybe 6-7 cards max in that zipper.
I think my favourite part is the Alpaka‘s Hub system. It is so satisfying and i really recommend for people who haven’t tried it yet.

Things l don’t like: I wanted to carry my flashlight and pen with this pouch but it doesn’t really work. Once I put my flashlight and Pen, the opening becomes so small (even with just pen) that it’s not that comfortable for me to pull out my cash or coins. The PU coated zipper are not very easy to open but the water-resistant from it is nice to have.

I cannot imagine anyone stuffing everything in the outside pockets and still comfortably operate the inner main/front pouches. I don’t recommend this for people who want to carry knives, flashlights, pens EDC with lots of cards, cash and coins. However, this pouch is perfect if you want a really waterproof wallet that you can easily detach from your bag while safely secured with the Alpaka Hub.

I have the Alpaka Flight Satchel 11L and have been really happy with it.

I just saw the new Flow Satchel 10L and can’t figure out whether it would actually be an upgrade for me or more of a side-grade (or even a downgrade). On paper they seem to overlap quite a bit, but the Flow’s curved design and different organization have me wondering how it compares in real-world use. (ALPAKA)

Does anyone here own both?

I’d love to hear how they compare in terms of:
- Comfort when fully loaded
- Usable capacity (does the 10L feel smaller?)
Organization
- Laptop carry
- Overall preference, and why

If you’ve switched from the Flight Satchel to the Flow Satchel (or decided not to), I’d really appreciate your thoughts.

Just received my Alpaka Mystery Pack (199€) : mixed feelings

- Ordered: June 19

- Shipped: June 27

- Delivered: June 30 (France)

They took more than twice as long to ship it as it took to actually arrive. Make of that what you will.

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What I got:

• Hub Carabiner (S) / 29€

• Flight Sling 1L (X-Pac VX42 Green) / 65€

• Metro Backpack Pro (Aeroflux 400 Green) / 189€

Value-wise: solid. Total retail is well above what I paid.

The catch: I had taken the time to contact them beforehand to let them know I absolutely hate the color green. I received nothing but green. I'm genuinely gutted.

I'm happy with the product selection itself (backpack, sling, utility), but since I'll never use anything in that color, these will collect dust and eventually become Christmas gifts.

Would I have bought any of these items with the same budget?

Absolutly not. But that's kind of the lottery aspect of mystery packs.

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Now for the products themselves, materials and color aside (I hate green, I hate X-Pac):

• Hub Carabiner

Nothing to complain about, I'll find a use for it eventually.

That said, I find it baffling that Alpaka designs their own magnetic attachment system in-house, yet the Hub Carabiner anchors are incompatible with the ones on their Magnetic Key Leash inside their bags. Great idea, poorly executed. Why build a modular ecosystem and then break compatibility within your own lineup?

• Flight Sling 1L

A decent little sling, just too small for me.

I wish both internal pockets were made of stretchy mesh, and the phone sleeve feels unnecessarily stiff.

The one silver lining: I can finally use my Alpaka Go Sling. It ships with a strap that belongs on a 45L duffle, oversized, with a massive padded shoulder piece that's completely overkill for a small tablet bag. The Flight Sling's strap is cross-compatible, so I can swap it over and actually use the Go Sling for once.

• Metro Backpack Pro

Not for me. Too many things I dislike:

- No false bottom for the laptop compartment

- Side access pocket (I will never swing a backpack in my life)

- Flap above the main compartment zippers

Not a full clamshell, not a half-zip either. And if you put anything rigid in the front pocket (tablet, folder), you can no longer open the main compartment. Once again, a baffling design choice.

So I took a shot at the mystery pack that Alpaka has been advertising and Mine finally arrived. As the title suggests, I got the Jetsetter tier which was $149.00 USD and it took about a week to arrive at my doorstep.

The value of my items are advertised to be over $200 and here's what I ended up getting:

1x Metro Sling Max in Olive Green X-Pac X42 valued at $89.00 USD
1x Bravo X Sling V2 in Army Green Axogrid 300D valued at $119.00 USD

That brings my total overall value of items to:
$208.00 USD

Having only ever bought one thing from Alpaka in the past, I expected to get stuff I didn't have already. I wanted the Bravo Sling, so it's cool I was able to pull something I wanted. The Metro sling while being something I never had before, is something I might just regift since it's too small for me.

Thoughts and opinions:
I understand I get what I get, but it's honestly a bit stingy of Alpaka to only choose products with values adding up juuust over that advertised value. It would have been nice to get like a stash pouch or maglockz keychain. Especially since all the advertised openings showed people getting at least 3 items. Hopefully others have better experiences and it's just I wasn't as lucky as others probably will. Just won't know unless those that do post their hits. Until then as others have said, it's only really a small discount on items that aren't currently on any discount or sale. I saved about $58 in the end and whatever extra tax I may have been on the hook for had I bought these a la carte. So if that's enough value for you, then more power to you in also taking the risk.

Cheers

Received my bundle today. Was the FF $150 AUD middle option. Overall I’m happy with what I got, no double ups with anything I have, the only issue really is that with the EOFY sale I didn’t really save anything but guess that’s the risk and as mentioned I’m happy with it. I received a Elements Tech Case v2, Stash Pouch and Zip Travel Wallet.

I have no information but I caught this in their newsletter. Looking forward to reading up on the details tomorrow!

The Alpaka Thailand Limited Edition is back! While the first edition captured the essence of Thailand through the vibrant, iconic colors of traditional Thai architecture, The Second Edition retains the features and dimensions everyone loves while adding much deeper details.

​The signature Black & Gold colorway returns but with a twist—this time leaning more heavily into black for a sleeker, lower-profile everyday look.

​Key Highlights:

​Premium Materials: A striking mix of X-Pac and Ecopak fabric.

​The Details: Features an anodized aluminum zipper bead engraved with a graphic inspired by the traditional Thai Prajam Yam motif.

​The Interior: Lined with Alpaka’s signature high-vis orange Axoflux 200D Honeycomb Ripstop.

​Comfort: Upgraded with Alpaka's softest webbed shoulder straps yet for maximum comfort during daily commutes.

​Exclusive Collaboration: Features an exclusive Thailand Edition patch and flight tag inspired by the iconic Prang of Wat Arun, designed in collaboration with S/ASH MODE. It easily attaches and detaches via a dedicated loop.

​This is the ultimate everyday tote bag—retaining its original DNA but executed with much finer attention to detail.

​Features:

​Exclusive Branding: Special Alpaka Thailand Limited Edition logo patch with a removable side flight tag.

​Custom Hardware: Anodized aluminum bead and zipper pulls featuring the sacred Prajam Yam motif in gold.

​Comfort First: Ultra-comfortable woven shoulder straps.

​Self-Standing: Structured base allows the bag to stand upright on its own.

​Secure Main Compartment: Fully zippered top closure.

​Tech-Ready: Dedicated device sleeve fits most 14" MacBooks/laptops, complete with a Velcro security strap.

​Smart Organization: 1 internal water bottle pocket, 2 internal slip pockets, and 1 hidden top zippered pocket for essentials.

​Quick Access: Front pocket with magnetic closure and a secure rear anti-theft pocket that sits flush against your body.

​Specifications:

-​Dimensions: Height: 34cm (13.4") x Width: 46cm (18.1") x Depth: 10cm (3.9")

-​Strap Length: 60cm (23.6")

-​Capacity: 14.5L

-​Weight: 620g

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The Alpaka Traverse Backpack Astral Edition is the most fun a 30L travel pack has any right to be. Limited edition, space-themed, completely out-of-this-world materials, and built on the same foundation as one of the most respected travel packs in the one-bag community.

Today it's auditioning for one of the eleven hooks on my curated reference list.

11 hooks. 11 reference backpacks. Limited edition or not, the bar is the same.

Hello all, just wanted to showcase what you guys could possibly receive through their gambling system: I purchased the Explorer edition (~200USD), and received the following: 1x - Metro Backpack Pro, 1x - Flight Sling 1 L, and 1x - Hub Carabiner(S)

Materials:
Metro backpack Pro: Axoflux, Olive
Flight sling: X-Pac X42, Olive
Carabiner: yes

I’ll admit I have overlap, but I can regift, or use it based on time of day and how I feel. No l regrets here; hope this helps!

Flow Satchel, Supersized

Because bigger days demand bigger space - we upscaled the fan favorite into a 10L Version! it can now hold everything the 4L can (of course and much more. Dedicated Laptop Sleeve to fit a 13" laptop. Shop now: https://alpakagear.com/products/flow-satchel-10l

Alpaka Flow Satchel 10L Review: What Tier Does It Earn? (The Sling Sleuth)

Alpaka Flow Satchel 10L sits at the intersection of sling and crossbody bag: built around the same Alpaka in-house material fabric story that's been getting a lot of attention this year. So today it's going under the lens.

Where does it land on the tier list? Let's get into it.

What's your read on the Flow Satchel? Drop your tier placement in the comments. I’m curious if my call matches the community.

So i've find this personal fan, and find it possible to clip it to the strap of the sling, so it's really close to the face.
A simple bungee cord in a loop to hold it securely does the tricks

Take care with the heat folks!