ALPAKA

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...

WHERE TRADITION MEETS TOMORROW: PHOTOGRAPHING JAPAN WITH ALPAKA

Late last year I headed to Japan with ALPAKA to shoot lifestyle photography for our Metro Crossbody and last year's Kickstarter-based Flow Satchel. As both photographer and videographer for the bra...