WEEKEND WANDERLUST: 10 EUROPEAN GEMS FOR SPRING & SUMMER ESCAPES 🇪🇺

Europe in spring and summer is pure magic – the continent shakes off its winter chill, outdoor cafés spill onto cobblestone streets, and hidden gardens burst into bloom. While the tourist crowds sw...

WEEKEND WANDERLUST: 10 PERFECT SPRING & SUMMER GETAWAYS 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽

Let's be honest – we all need something to look forward to after a long winter. As the days get longer and temperatures rise, it's the perfect time to plan those quick weekend escapes that keep you...

WATERPROOF VS. WATER-RESISTANT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Not all bags handle water equally. You've probably discovered this the hard way if you've ever opened your bag after a downpour to find a damp laptop. At ALPAKA, we're committed to keeping your gea...

SEOUL SEARCHING: A JOURNEY THROUGH CULTURE AND CARRY

Seoul is a paradox – bustling yet serene, modern yet steeped in tradition. In winter, it’s even more so; the neon glow of shopfronts, the warmth of fresh-baked pastries, and the biting chill of sub...

ADVENTURE-READY: THE PERFECT ALPAKA GEAR FOR OUTDOOR EXPLORATION

Every outdoor adventure demands different gear. ALPAKA's versatile collection adapts to your journey, whether you're taking a casual park stroll or conquering challenging trails. This guide helps y...

TERRA COLLECTION: WHERE PERFORMANCE MEETS PLANET

CRAFTING WITH CONSCIENCE Great gear should do more than just carry your stuff – it should carry your values too. That's why we created the Terra Collection, our most sustainable collection yet. It...

SMALL STEPS, BIG IMPACT: CUTTING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

It's Earth Month, and we're inspired by partners like Dimension-Polyant, the innovative company behind X-Pac® fabric used in many of our products. Their manufacturing plants in the USA and Germany ...

CLEANING & CARE GUIDE: KEEPING YOUR GEAR IN PRIME CONDITION

ALPAKA products are engineered for the long haul. Our technical fabrics and components are designed to withstand years of daily use, but a bit of strategic maintenance ensures peak performance and ...

SPRING CLEAROUT: GIVING UNUSED ALPAKA GEAR A SECOND LIFE

The changing season is the perfect time to refresh, reset, and rethink what we truly need. If your gear shelf is starting to feel overcrowded with bags, slings, and accessories you no longer reach ...

AXO-WHO? X-WHAT? A SIMPLE GUIDE TO ADVANCED MATERIALS

Not everyone’s fluent in the language of textiles. With names like X-Pac® and Axoflux, our fabrics can sometimes sound more like sci-fi technology than stuff you’d turn into a bag. So if you’re new...