Metro Sling Max

I've owned LOTS of bags throughout my life, so I'm picky and know exactly what I want. I did a ton of research as always before buying the Metro Sling Max (and then the Elements Backpack Pro) and I had high expectations. I'm pleased to say that they were met and exceeded!!! Overall a wonderful pack. Super quality materials (I got the OD XPAC in this and the Elements Backpack Pro) and the green with the black waterproof YKK zippers looks FANTASTIC. Better than I could've hoped. Quality of materials and construction are top notch. Easily some of the best sewing and overall quality I've seen in AWHILE IMO 👍

I love the different pockets and organization and that's why I went with this sling over many others, including ones i already own. I also love that it's vertically oriented too. I wish more packs were like this, but that was another huge selling point for me personally. Vertical orientation and plenty of organization and space for the essentials.

10/10 for me and I highly recommend this bag (and the Elements Backpack Pro). I've already bought and received the Elements Backpack Pro and it's instantly my favorite backpack of all time. Alpaka quality is very high AND consistent. They're one of the few brands utilizing XPAC, and without charging WAY too much for it too. I couldn't be any happier with my new Alpaka gear, and it's already stood the elements without flinching. It was snowing and wet when I used the ATM recently and my Metro Sling Max didn't bat an eye even…

Before the Metro Sling Max, I was already using the Vertex Pouch as my everyday bag. At first I was impressed, but I eventually found the Vertex too compartmentalized, that there was no "big area" for some items that I can drop in easily. So I gambled on the Metro Sling Max, even though it's shy of 0.5L in capacity (as it's stated in the info page). However, to my surprise, I was able to pack the same amount from my Vertex to the Metro Sling Max, and then some more.

The compartmentalization is balanced out with a large and tall cavernous space. So it's perfect for an OC person like me who likes the inline pockets and spaces, yet at the same time, I have extra space for my "drop-in" items such as a phone, wallet, etc.

The other feature that I love so much that the other sling bags don't have are the side webbings. I can easily attach my keys, carabiner + water bottle, etc. I even took a step further and acquired for myself modular bags and attached on each side. The bag can now hold my umbrella / water bottle + auxiliary items for EDC (see picture).

Thanks Alpaka!

I use this sling if I want to carry extra gear such as my XM3 Sony headphones or maybe my action camera with the invincible stick alongside my wallet, my slim powerbank and my car key. Everything fits. The card slot is very useful during my previous hotel stay to store the door card