Alpaka Metro Backpack Review
"Clean Style"
Understated but super functional bag. Keeps a really low profile visually, but the layout is smart enough that you can fit a surprising amount of everyday gear without it feeling bulky. Everything is organized just enough to stay tidy while still keeping that clean, minimal look Alpaka does so well.
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What I like
- Beautiful simplicity. Small, but it hits all the right notes for organization and looks
- Inside organization designed for on-body access, with a key clip
- Thick, beefy ripstop liner. Durable and won't pick up oils and dirt easily
- Water sealed zips on the front and laptop pockets, a chunky reverse coil YKK #10 on the main with a rain lip
- Webbing inside to clip on their pouches and accessories
- Angled handle that sits barely off the bag
- Performance stretch mesh back panel with gel-like foam, edgeless straps, strap gathers, luggage pass-through
- Feels like a little jetpack when it's on
Watch for
- The regular Metro is small at 12L. I've wished it was closer to the size of the 24L Metro Pro
Specs
- 12L, fits a 14 inch laptop
- 1.7 lb
- Axoflux 300D recycled polyester, AquaGuard YKK zippers
Where I've covered it
- 17 Favorite MINIMAL EDC Backpacks at 13:06
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