Alpaka Go Sling Review (Best new everyday sling?)

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00:00 - Intro
0:21 - Gist of the Sling
1:52 - Outside of the Sling
5:04 - Inside of the Sling
9:58 - Pros and Cons
10:54 - Alternatives

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Do you ever feel like slings should fit more stuff so you can bring more tech gear, books, etc?

If you do, then the Alpaka Go Sling is here to make you blow your mind!

It's got an impressive capacity of 5.5 liters and for a sling, that's a lot! It fits a ton of gear — iPad Pro 11-inch & AirPods Max to name a few. This is also fairly weather-resistant thanks to the YKK PU-coated zips and its external fabric (X-Pac or Axoflux version).

Overall, it's a huge EDC sling that offers good amount of organization and space for your everyday essentials. It's also comfortable to wear and has a ton of high-quality hardware — which looks bulky.

To learn more about our honest thoughts about the Alpaka Go Sling, watch our video for an in-depth review!

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Get the Alpaka Go Sling if…

✅ You think that its capacity suits you the best.

✅ You are impressed with its internal materials. It's made with RipStop fabric! 🫣

✅ You love its padded shoulder strap.

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DO NOT get the Alpaka Go Sling if…

❌ You love this sling but you wish that it's smaller. Below's another alternative... 👇🏼

🎒 Alpaka Go Slings (Mini and Nano)
✍🏼 These two give you the choice to have a smaller version of this sling. They've got pretty similar features, just smaller. The mini is 4 liters and the nano version has a capacity of 1.6 liters.

❌ You want another option that can be a sling and also a fanny. Check below for another great option… 👇🏼

🎒 Evergoods Civic Access Sling 2L
✍🏼 This sling has a bit more versatility as it can be worn as a fanny. It's capacity is also perfect for an EDC.

❌ You just don't dig its bulky look and feel. Here's another recommended option for you… 👇🏼

🎒 Bellroy Venture Sling
✍🏼 This sling is a pretty stripped-down version. They both have similar capacity minus the bulky shoulder strap and hardware.

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Specs/Features/Summary

• Capacity: 5.5L
• Color:
- Xpack: Black and dark green
- Axoflux: Black and army green
• Removable slim padded strap with magnetic buckle
• Silent and waterproof zippers
• Integrated magnetic MOD Key Tether
• Integrated hand carry handle
• Tablet sleeve with soft touch lining
• Fits an iPad Pro 11-inch & AirPods Max
• Weatherproof fabrics

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[jonuiuc]

Alpaka usually does a nice job with the bag itself, but there are always little things about their straps which I wish were different. I like padding on straps for bigger bags, but don’t really like when it’s not floating and stuck in the middle. It forces you to wear the bag lower almost messenger style, like you show here, if you want to keep the padding on your shoulder. If you want to wear it higher on the chest or back you’d ideally want to get that padding very close to one side, like a chrome Kadet type sling strap or the like. Still with the looks and slim but tall design of the bag, it’s sorta like a small briefcase, so the lower hanging style works well enough.

[CeeMKE]

I LOVE my Go Sling. I bought the nylon one and the xpac. Gave the nylon to my younger daughter (she loves it ). I use mine as a sling and as a bigger tech pack for my 21L Goruck

[kthomas]

Aaron, you produce the best reviews on YouTube. Some of my other favorite channels are getting more vague and generic, while you are very detailed. Especially useful are comparisons and alternatives. Thank you!

[houserhythm]

I'm always looking for the smallest possible sling that can still fit all my EDC and I recently got the Go Sling Nano. I'm quite impressed that it fits my iPhone, wallet, AirPods Pro, 5000mAh Anker power bank, USB cable, 45W wall charger, Peak Design packable tote, pack of cigarettes, ROAV foldable sunglasses, OrbitKey organiser with 6 keys, car keyfob and a pen. One thing I'd change on the Nano is the magnetic clip for the key leash - find it very bulky and takes up too much space itself in that tiny front pocket; it's fine on a larger sling, but the Nano needed something more minimal.
I got it in Xpac, so less hair/lint stickiness, more weather resitance. Plus orange interior! 
And I don't really care about the hardware brand, but in Alpaka's case I really like the Maglockz slider because it can only be opened by sliding, has a plastic clip that prevents it from being pulled apart and that makes it safer/harder for a thief to just pull it open and off your body when wearing it on your back. The FidLock on the Mini is way too easy to just grab and run off. I know FidLock also offers a sliding clasp (it's available on the TomToc custom Xpac version, for example) but I never saw one in person, so I don't know if can also be pulled apart or only slid open like the Maglockz.

[mishkoala]

I love how the cons are basically “Do we really need great hardware at a completely reasonable price?” YES. PLEASE.

[abuamouna]

I’ve been on the hunt for months and months for the right sling. I’m on the go quite a bit for work and bring my iPad Pro with me. I didn’t quite want to spend Bellroy money, and nothing else felt right. This video cemented my decision (the discount code didn’t hurt either). When I get it in the mail I’ll try to update this. Amazing video, thank you!

[mkphilly]

You know I've committed to all my AERs.. but always fun to watch your reviews: full stop 😊

[CallMeTonyga]

Now i gotta wait for go sling mini v2 review from ya. a bag for small techs and packable jacket is all i need

[PackAddict]

I have customized my own bags with fidlocks before and the smaller lift and click version on the smaller bag lasts about 6 months before it breaks off of the smaller bag plastic angled hinges. The large click version fidlock like the one on the larger bag lasts forever! That being said, they don’t make a version of it for straps that wide. Just some healthy buckle lore for the day!

[Mushroomhaus]

Thanks for the video. What glasses case do you use? I’m trying to find a good travel one that isn’t bulky!

[hilllverhaal]

How much of a hair and lint magnet is the axoflux fabric do? And which one you prefer over the XPac fabric? Currently wavering over the Go Sling or Tomtoc UrbanEX B-11 since i live in Indonesia, so pretty much monsoon season all year round. I love how much detail you put in your review🔥

[Alex-pftf]

Thanks for another comprehensive review! One question; do you think the maglockz on this bag is easy to finesse by pickpockets/purse snatchers when worn crossbody on the side or back?

[Vpm]

I got one during christmas last year at a really good price of rm240(50usd).. im totally satisfied with it…its really compact for a bag that can fit an ipad pro 11 and u can still fit a small water bottle…

[GoranBulatović-bm]

The thing I am most interested when viewing a sling review is the tablet size it can fit, and not only the Apple ones, but the Samsung ones as well. I have yet to find a decent sling that would fit my Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+. You can easily get a feel about what a sling can fit other than the size tablet it can fit. This one might just do the trick.

[michaelklein]

Fidlock all the way! But that being said the straps tend to come loose with the v-fidlock just with regular slinging action. Looking to give cofb xpod 2 a shot. Would be upgrading from my modern wayfarer sling for minimal carry with the option to potentially carry a small water bottle.

[TheTrixman]

Aaron just an idea but I would love a sling that can comfortably fit a iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard case, charger, plus a dedicated sunglasses pouch. Kind of like the Bellroy 10/9L but I don’t need those camera dividers any ideas?

[okashiromi]

Does anyone know if the magnetic key leash van be sold separately? I'd love hooking it up in my larger bag

[trenzterra]

I just got this and it fits my A7iv + 20-70mm f4 perfectly, together with a water bottle and an umbrella. The only issue is that the bottom of the bag is not padded which is a pity. Anyhow, my A7iv and lens fits into the microfibre slot so I guess it's not that bad.

[syko]

Alpaka Go Sling X-Pac or Tomtoc T26 Wanderer X-Pac? I intend to fit a Steamdeck plus other edc items

[Hakimz]

I just bought this. I love it. The strap is a good idea. I sling my bag on my left. The detachable sling allows me to swap around the lock location.. So the Now i wanna get the magnetic stabilizer strap.. i hope it will help when i ride my motorcycle...