Zip Pouch Max V2

I am an unashamedly enthusiastic customer of Alpaka, and the Zip Pouch Max V2

has only strengthened my loyalty.

The moment you hold an Alpaka product, the quality is immediately apparent. The material selection is consistently excellent, giving every item a premium feel and remarkable durability. I also deeply appreciate the company’s commitment to using materials that are demonstrably better for the environment. Considering the caliber of the build, I find Alpaka’s pricing to be exceptionally reasonable.

The Zip Pouch Max V2: Detailed Performance

The Zip Pouch Max V2 is another fantastic addition to my collection. It offers the same high quality I’ve come to expect: stellar stitching, reliable zippers, and smart internal organization.

However, I did encounter one minor disappointment with this particular pouch:

the key ring attachment was missing from the front organizational pocket.

While this is a small detail, I rely on that attachment for quick access and security, and its absence means I have to dock a small point from an otherwise perfect design.

My Alpaka Experience (Why I'm Biased)

My faith in this brand runs deep. I've become a genuine advocate, having invested over

$1,000 of my own money

in various Alpaka bags and accessories over the last year just to conduct personal, long-term quality testing.

I haven't written many reviews because I believe they must be detailed, honest, and fair. After rigorous use across several product lines, the truth is simple:…

A vastly underrated sling that can adapt to your daily routine. It can be minimized or maxed out depending on your needs. And it’s still so light!

My EDC lightly packed, holds my zip pouch (used as my wallet) in one of the small pockets slid in lengthwise. The other small pocket holds a hand sanitizer, nail clippers, a Poka pen, and a Nanobag. I had my car key and a mini flashlight attached to a hub keychain but both versions were too long to hang correctly from the middle divider, but the Orbitkey version worked perfectly. I keep my daily meds and a glass cleaner in the front pocket (and sometimes my iPhone 15 Pro) and a Field Notes, a pack of Kleenex, my AirPods, and my Air Tag in the rear pocket.

I can fit my IPad Mini 7 - in an Apple Smart Folio behind internal divider of the main compartment.

I really don’t think most people realize how much you can carry- if you want/need to as well as making it a slim Sacoche style crossbody for going out if you don’t need the capacity.

I have tried to replace or at least supplement it with other bags as my EDC and haven’t found anything that I like better. I tried other brands and the Flight Sling 2L but the absence of any way to secure the rear pocket made it a no go. Hint…Hint…Magnet…Hint…