Having both bags, I think it will come down to the size of your laptop and whether you constantly need to grab stuff from the bag while walking. Travel sling 2 will be better If your laptop is bigger than the mac book pro 14 then it will render the 10L of the Max V2 to feel more like 8L due to the dimensions. Max V2 will be better to grab stuff on the go as its kinda awkward to swing the travel sling to and from your chest area if you carry it tight
@@Alex-pf3tf This was actually really helpful! I just want something to carry my 13” M1 Air and EDC items. I don’t want a backpack because I greatly appreciate the convenience and accessibility of a sling such as grabbing my wallet or keys, so I will be using it for that. The Max V2 sounds like the superior choice for my needs. Thanks so much!
@@PackHacker2 I may be in the minority of people that actually want to carry a whole laptop in the form factor of a sling bag. So it’s much appreciated lol
I own the Aer Day Sling 2 Max XPAC which I love, but it doesn’t fit my 12.9“ iPad Pro, so I‘m debating if I should get this Alpaka sling, but I think it looks just a bit too big for my liking, so I guess I‘ll have to come to terms with carrying the iPad separately…
If I already have a pacsafe backpack is it still worth getting a Bravo Sling Max V2? Also given its size, how does one decide whether a sling max is better than messenger? Thank you.
In the video the padded portion of the strap seems to land across the chest and stomach and not the shoulder. Is this the ideal placement for comfort or should it be over the shoulder? Can the padded area be adjusted to fit over the shoulder?
This is a consistent failing of the alpaka padded straps. Ruins the ability of the bag to be worn higher on the back, alpaka straps almost want you to wear it lower messenger style to use the padding on the shoulder. Greenroom, defy, chrome don’t have this issue. I owned an alpaka tech brief with this same exact problem. Had to buy a dsptch padded strap to solve it. But the magnetic mount on this bag prevents you from using a third party strap.
This is a great point that I didn't notice at first. There's no reason to have the padding that far down when it should be up cushioning the shoulder. Very bad design.
Thanks for the overview of this bag, love this brand! What are the gloves you are wearing at the beginning of the video, loving that cool zip on it!🙏🙏🎉
According to the site, you can fit up to a 12.9 tablet in the rear compartment. The internal sleeve dimensions are 14.17 inches in length x 9.84 inches. I don't have the bag I’m going off the website information. So most likely it will fit a steam deck that is 11.7 in × 4.6 in × 1.9 in.
Will this bag work for the following..2 speedo suits, 2 pair of goggles, large terry towel, 2 shampoo bottles, deodorant, pair of gym sh I es, shorts, socks, and t shirt?
New to channel love the content, question for you, is this the best bag for MacBook Pro 14 inch? Or is there something better you recommend for day to day travel
I've just got mines! Can wait to test it on the field
Thank you for your review. Quite insightful.
In your experience, which is easier to clean and maintain? The black or the grey one?
Nice bag. Not a fan of the charging port that sticks out of the visible side of bags and backpacks though.
ive been using the V1 for a year now, just place my order for the v2 because they just come out with a longer strap but only for the v2
Would really like to see a comparison between this and the Aer Travel Sling 2! Still deciding which one to pull the trigger on.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
Having both bags, I think it will come down to the size of your laptop and whether you constantly need to grab stuff from the bag while walking.
Travel sling 2 will be better If your laptop is bigger than the mac book pro 14 then it will render the 10L of the Max V2 to feel more like 8L due to the dimensions.
Max V2 will be better to grab stuff on the go as its kinda awkward to swing the travel sling to and from your chest area if you carry it tight
@@Alex-pf3tf This was actually really helpful! I just want something to carry my 13” M1 Air and EDC items. I don’t want a backpack because I greatly appreciate the convenience and accessibility of a sling such as grabbing my wallet or keys, so I will be using it for that. The Max V2 sounds like the superior choice for my needs. Thanks so much!
@@PackHacker2 I may be in the minority of people that actually want to carry a whole laptop in the form factor of a sling bag. So it’s much appreciated lol
I own the Aer Day Sling 2 Max XPAC which I love, but it doesn’t fit my 12.9“ iPad Pro, so I‘m debating if I should get this Alpaka sling, but I think it looks just a bit too big for my liking, so I guess I‘ll have to come to terms with carrying the iPad separately…
Very good review! Thanks!
Thanks for checking it out 😃
-Eric
The wool attracts all kinds of lint and pet fur good luck cleaning that every other day!
Do the zippers make a lot of noise? I know they updated the zippers on the tech case mini as people were complaining about the zippers.
If I already have a pacsafe backpack is it still worth getting a Bravo Sling Max V2? Also given its size, how does one decide whether a sling max is better than messenger? Thank you.
Ok why is thier not a micro usb option since most of my stuff is micro usb?
Will this fit the new samsung ultra tablet?
In the video the padded portion of the strap seems to land across the chest and stomach and not the shoulder. Is this the ideal placement for comfort or should it be over the shoulder? Can the padded area be adjusted to fit over the shoulder?
This is a consistent failing of the alpaka padded straps. Ruins the ability of the bag to be worn higher on the back, alpaka straps almost want you to wear it lower messenger style to use the padding on the shoulder. Greenroom, defy, chrome don’t have this issue. I owned an alpaka tech brief with this same exact problem. Had to buy a dsptch padded strap to solve it. But the magnetic mount on this bag prevents you from using a third party strap.
This is a great point that I didn't notice at first. There's no reason to have the padding that far down when it should be up cushioning the shoulder. Very bad design.
Thanks for the overview of this bag, love this brand! What are the gloves you are wearing at the beginning of the video, loving that cool zip on it!🙏🙏🎉
Can you guys do more gym duffle reviews pls? I’d really like to see one of the Stuart and lau redux gym bag!
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along 😃
-Eric
Will it fit a steam deck?
According to the site, you can fit up to a 12.9 tablet in the rear compartment. The internal sleeve dimensions are 14.17 inches in length x 9.84 inches. I don't have the bag I’m going off the website information. So most likely it will fit a steam deck that is 11.7 in × 4.6 in × 1.9 in.
wow
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Will this bag work for the following..2 speedo suits, 2 pair of goggles, large terry towel, 2 shampoo bottles, deodorant, pair of gym sh I es, shorts, socks, and t shirt?
is it knife proof?
My guess would be no, based on looking at it the other day in person.
@@geekindakitchen they used woord bullistic. i'm going to Ecuador. uses buses, etc.
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New to channel love the content, question for you, is this the best bag for MacBook Pro 14 inch? Or is there something better you recommend for day to day travel
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Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric