Designed to accommodate your daily gear while providing optimal functionality with its detachable padded strap.

The strap was well-padded and squishy, making it comfortable to wear for extended periods.

The strap connectors slid into their slots smoothly.

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The Axoflux (POLY 600D) and nylon exterior fabrics felt durable and resilient.

The water-resistant exterior was also nice for wet locations.

The mesh pockets are smaller and secured with a single zipper spanning the length of both of them.

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Those functioned fine and provided a spot for things like a wrapped cable and chapstick.

The front zippered pocket is divided into two areas.

It was great as a place to put my phone or other quick-access items.

Alpaka Go Sling sitting up right

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I didnt care for this area’s permanently attached key tether, but other people may not mind it.

It felt like it was constantly getting in my way.

I dont carry any keys, but even when I did, I didnt care for these non-removable straps.

Alpaka Go Sling

Designed to accommodate your daily gear while providing optimal functionality with its detachable padded strap.

With the keyboard wrapped around it, the gear’s thickness made it much more snug.

It did a wonderful job of being space-conscious and making the most of a compact footprint.

The times that gave me pause were when I needed to pack up my iPad with keyboard quickly.

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Designed to accommodate your daily gear while providing optimal functionality with its detachable padded strap.

It was able to fit nearly anywhere I wanted to put it, better than a regular backpack could.

The padded strap remained comfortable for each use.

It comes in black or army green colors.

Side view of the Alpaka Go Sling with the strap

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Should You Buy the Alpaka Go Sling?

It lets you take your Apple tablet out into the world without needing a backpack or larger sling.

This bag’s quality is on par with ones fromBellroyandAer, but its a more specialized size.

Alpaka Go Sling open showing AirPods Max headphones

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Open front pocket of Alpaka Go Sling showing the key attachment

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Showing the strap connectors of the Alpaka Go Sling

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Alpaka Go Sling opened to show internal compartment

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