ALPAKA Metro Sling Max vs Sympl Motion Sling 3L
The ALPAKA Metro Sling Max is 3L and 0.36kg0.8lb; the Sympl Motion Sling 3L is 3L and 0.34kg0.7lb. The Sympl Motion Sling 3L is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The ALPAKA Metro Sling Max costs $10 less. The ALPAKA Metro Sling Max fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl Motion Sling 3L fits 36; under the seat, 26 and 26 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Metro Sling Max | Sympl Motion Sling 3L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89Best | $99 |
| Volume | 3L | 3L |
| Weight | 0.36kg0.8lb | 0.34kg0.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Dimensions | 24×17×9cm9.5×6.5×3.5in | 16.5×25.4×7.6cm6.5×10×3in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | zip main compartment | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | X-Pac VX42 exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior; YKK AquaGuard zippers | CORDURA Re/Cor nylon (Carbonate), lining from recycled plastic bottles, YKK AquaGuard zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.