Alpaka are my go-to bags. I have most of their products. My everyday bag is their Messenger bag in green. Can you do a review of their upcoming Go Sling?
I first bought the Alpaca Mini Tech Bag - Did not find the "perfect" place to stand up my iPhone Pro upright & my iPad mini fit a little to snug I returned it & got the Tech Bag (mid size). I have been using it for 3 months while traveling in my Van Conversion in the Southwest. Now I have the "right" place for the most used stuff ( phone - wallet - keys - AirPods - lip balm). Every other EDC (and there is a sh*t ton that actually fits) They all found their place -- eventually! Having a pen in the loop impedes using the pockets below it - so I don't use it to hold my pen or anything for that matter. You get used to reaching for the side grab handle or at times just man handling it by the top. I exclusively carry it a sling bag (on hikes, shoping & bicycle rides) and have no interest in the accessory strap to stablize it. Since you access the bag as a sling while you are wearing it from the back a Pro Tip would be to always access the bag from the back - that way with muscle & brain memory it facilities locating what's in the bag - For me "often' without having to even look - For Real Son... The ability to stand it up is so nice as the mini did not stand up on its own & that was a PITA. So - daily use for 3 months I am very happy with the bag. The bigger one would only oblige me to add more stuff in it. - so I'll stick with this ohe. BTW fully loaded the bag weighs 5 lbs 9 oz & appears to manage it just fine!!!
How does the Tech Case Mini compare to the Aer Slim Pouch. I know with my Slim Pouch, it gets harder to fit in bulkier items closer to the top as the pouch kind of folds in on itself when you zip it up. Does the Tech Case Mini also have that sort of problem?
I don't suppose you ever got an answer elsewhere on this, or ended up picking up the Alpaca pouch to compare? I'm trying to choose between these two pouches and had the same question. I love Aer and have a few of their products but I feel like their stuff often ends up feeling just a touch smaller than it is because of their construction and materials. Any chance you have more insight on this now?
FYI Danny, the new version of the Elements Tech Pouch has removed the extra accordion to give it more expandable space and switched out the zippers so they're silent.They've also added the grab handle you see at the mini in the back as well.
I love Alpaka’s aesthetic. Their pouches look so good.
Thank you for watching and I agree!:)
Great content. You helped me decide on an Ogio bag 4 years ago. Still have it.
Thank you for watching and for the support! Glad to hear the bag has been working out!
Alpaka are my go-to bags. I have most of their products. My everyday bag is their Messenger bag in green. Can you do a review of their upcoming Go Sling?
Thank you for watching and great to hear you’ve had s good experience with alpaka! If there’s a review unit available I’d be glad to check it out!:)
got a lot of choices in this video, 👍👍👍
I first bought the Alpaca Mini Tech Bag - Did not find the "perfect" place to stand up my iPhone Pro upright & my iPad mini fit a little to snug I returned it & got the Tech Bag (mid size). I have been using it for 3 months while traveling in my Van Conversion in the Southwest.
Now I have the "right" place for the most used stuff ( phone - wallet - keys - AirPods - lip balm). Every other EDC (and there is a sh*t ton that actually fits) They all found their place -- eventually! Having a pen in the loop impedes using the pockets below it - so I don't use it to hold my pen or anything for that matter.
You get used to reaching for the side grab handle or at times just man handling it by the top. I exclusively carry it a sling bag (on hikes, shoping & bicycle rides) and have no interest in the accessory strap to stablize it. Since you access the bag as a sling while you are wearing it from the back a Pro Tip would be to always access the bag from the back - that way with muscle & brain memory it facilities locating what's in the bag - For me "often' without having to even look - For Real Son... The ability to stand it up is so nice as the mini did not stand up on its own & that was a PITA.
So - daily use for 3 months I am very happy with the bag. The bigger one would only oblige me to add more stuff in it. - so I'll stick with this ohe.
BTW fully loaded the bag weighs 5 lbs 9 oz & appears to manage it just fine!!!
That metro pouch is no longer available looks like it would be a great shoulder strap pouch
First comment, lovely video!
Thank you for watching and for the support!:)
Tech case mini, Is it cayenne or bright orange ?
Thank you for watching and good question! That is the Cayenne edition
Thanks. Now I know which one I need
Thanks for the video, the comparisons were really helpful!
Thank you for watching and im glad the video was helpful!:)
How does the Tech Case Mini compare to the Aer Slim Pouch. I know with my Slim Pouch, it gets harder to fit in bulkier items closer to the top as the pouch kind of folds in on itself when you zip it up. Does the Tech Case Mini also have that sort of problem?
I don't suppose you ever got an answer elsewhere on this, or ended up picking up the Alpaca pouch to compare? I'm trying to choose between these two pouches and had the same question. I love Aer and have a few of their products but I feel like their stuff often ends up feeling just a touch smaller than it is because of their construction and materials. Any chance you have more insight on this now?
FYI Danny, the new version of the Elements Tech Pouch has removed the extra accordion to give it more expandable space and switched out the zippers so they're silent.They've also added the grab handle you see at the mini in the back as well.
Thank you for watching and for the heads up, those sound like nice updates!