Thank you so much for such a concise, well presented comparison. My wife and I spent 2 hours becoming frustrated looking for comparisons of Bellroy bags. Yours was by far the BEST by a long shot. Your video was our deciding factor. Thank you!
Well, this is what I've been looking for. Good to see them side by side. Alpaka is definitely better for organisation and far cheaper, especially on sale. Thanks for this 👍🏻
I just purchased the Alpaka Flight Sling 2L and yes, the back exterior pocket is an open slot and should have had a zipper or velcro which I will be attaching to keep stuff from slipping out. I would not use that exterior pocket for anything important except for maybe receipts, business card, or a small notebook. I had a 4L Pakt slingbag which was too big for traveling and I had a tendency to overstuff it. For everyday use, perfect.
Hey, I’ve been watching your videos and subscribed to your channel for many years. I really like your style of reviewing bags. I’d love to see a thorough review of Bellroy’s latest Venture Travel Crossbody (sling?) bag. Thanks in advance!
great comparison. I am close to purchasing the flight sling. Is this the 2l version? I was not sure about the blue colour but seeing it now I love it. Although I do like the black or grey too..... tough.
Hi. Could I suggest that for the comparisons that your models wear a different colour shirt from the bag? That would make it easier to see the differences. Thanks.
Bought both and returned the Bellroy; no comparison once in hand imo, Alpaka all the way. Also bought the Alpaka Tech Pouch Mini as an additional sling for tech edc carry.
Bellroy bags are usually more expensive and far less capacity (40-50% less) than advertised. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't been reported to a consumer protection agency for false advertising of bag capacity. I also fault bag review sites for not calling out this obvious misrepresentation by Bellroy.
08:46 the shade of the bottles caused the video to shift colours... consider manually setting your cameras white balance at least in studio instead of AWB
I vote for Alpaka. The strap is removable and you can choose which side you want the buckle on. The key tether is better , the zippers are easier to use in practice
Maybe you should do a video comparing these premium Bellroy and Alpaka with a RM 21 sling bag from Lazada. I think Malaysians still quite cost conscious when it comes to spending. Have to convince Malaysians that these are worthwhile investments which will last a long time, compared to a RM 21 cross body bag which can’t stand rough handling and will break/split when you’re at the passport check, spilling contents on the floor 😅😅😅
You are right Jean, I also have a very very tough time to remove the Alpaka strap. Usially I will be sweating all over to get it removed. May take about good 5 to 8min. Haha
I bought the optional shoulder strap for my alpaka Metro tote and thought that the strap connector was a genius design for how it's easy to take off😅. Maybe because it's bigger but it's the same mechanism. You just have to push the two plastic ends that holds the metal hook lock towards each other, then push the metal hook lock out at the same time and it just automatically opens with a spring action.
Belroy remains miles ahead in features and aesthetics. Goes from airport to dinner without making you look like a tourist toolbag. Thanks for pointing out the airtag slit I missed that. You didn't mention however that the strap system is not only perfectly oriented for shoulder carry its also self-compressing making the bag as slim as possible at all times.
I too do not like those clips. I have a hard time with them, otherwise the bag is great! Thank you for your reviews. Your reviews are always one of the best!!
I hate hate hate those buckles! A definite deal breaker. I have and love both Bellroy Lite regular size and mini. Large for travel is perfect to keep on chest while sitting on plane. Mini is my weekend go to alternating between Aer go light. Bellroy for the win
Bellroy get the asthetically cooler than Alpaka. But Alpaka got everything absoluetely Best for Bucks. I also do have the issues with the buckle on Alpaka. For this round, if Bellroy's price tag is around Alpaka Flight Sling. I am going for foldable and lighter Bellroy as i had protector case for Ipad mini already.
bellroy cutting costs on their products with the fixed strap holder. alpaka wins in this case simply because of the detachable strap design. it is flexible for many carrying styles
@@ORIBAGSOfficial I really liked the Bellroy too for its weigh and size. I like the magnet mechanism but I have a lump on my left shoulder so the magnet buckle on the bellroy becomes useless for me. I liked the Alpaka more for its back pocket that gives me space to put hand sanitizer and the iPad mini slot. I think both are great bags but it depends on each person’s system. For me I carry an iPad mini and a small camera (lumix lx10) along with tissues, headphones, glasses. The structure on the Alpaka allows me to stack my items. The bellroy was more like a dump pouch while Alpaka gives me more organization.
Alpaka has a huge hype on the internet, but the products are terrible to use in real life. Ordered three Alpaka’s last year, and all of them went straight to Vinted for resell. This never happened to me with Bellroy - got already 4 of them (1 sling, 1 sidebag, 2 backpacks) and loving each and every one. I agree that in this review Alpaka could seem like a better choice, but trust me - once you try Alpaka vs. Bellroy in real life, you would NEVER prefer Alpaka. Bellroy is different league - design and usage experience at its best 🙏
I have an elements tech case and they advertised in their page that it fits a Fuji x100V and an iPad Mini. I bought it because of that and it’s not true, if you add the x100V you can’t add anything extra because the middle section pushes all to the sides. It also feels that is going to let my gear damaged very easy. I like it for small gear but they advertised it differently.
Well depends…..alpaka is way cheaper than the bellroy….and i carry an ipad 11….so the alpaka suit me just fine. The bellroy as far as im concerned all dont hv dedicated tablet compartment
@@Vpm8481 here’s the thing, iPad compartments in Alpaka have 0 protection because of the lack of padding. If the sling falls your iPad is done. Bellroy has a bit of padding in some of their products.
I have several of both. Alpaka when I'm wanting internal organization and bellroy when I just want to dump everything without a care. It appeals depending on the user's organizational habits and personal preference. I personally prefer the Alpaka items and the bellroy ones are annoying for me to use in real life lol. The only bellroy I really like is the 2.5 Venture Sling.
Thank you so much for such a concise, well presented comparison. My wife and I spent 2 hours becoming frustrated looking for comparisons of Bellroy bags. Yours was by far the BEST by a long shot. Your video was our deciding factor. Thank you!
Hey Jeff, thanks for leaving me this comment. I am so happy to hear that our video brought value to you and your wife. Thank you again for watching.
Well, this is what I've been looking for. Good to see them side by side. Alpaka is definitely better for organisation and far cheaper, especially on sale. Thanks for this 👍🏻
Glad I could help!
I just purchased the Alpaka Flight Sling 2L and yes, the back exterior pocket is an open slot and should have had a zipper or velcro which I will be attaching to keep stuff from slipping out. I would not use that exterior pocket for anything important except for maybe receipts, business card, or a small notebook. I had a 4L Pakt slingbag which was too big for traveling and I had a tendency to overstuff it. For everyday use, perfect.
I got the flight sling in grey and love the bright orange interior.
Nice!
Hey, I’ve been watching your videos and subscribed to your channel for many years. I really like your style of reviewing bags.
I’d love to see a thorough review of Bellroy’s latest Venture Travel Crossbody (sling?) bag.
Thanks in advance!
Thank you for supporting us all these years! Sure thing Will do when we get our hands on it
❤i bought this last weekend and I didnt expect it has good reviews. I had a Metro Tote from Alpaka and its a perfect match for the Flight Sling
Glad to know that!
great comparison. I am close to purchasing the flight sling. Is this the 2l version? I was not sure about the blue colour but seeing it now I love it. Although I do like the black or grey too..... tough.
Thanks for watching!
Hi. Could I suggest that for the comparisons that your models wear a different colour shirt from the bag? That would make it easier to see the differences. Thanks.
Good point!
Bought both and returned the Bellroy; no comparison once in hand imo, Alpaka all the way. Also bought the Alpaka Tech Pouch Mini as an additional sling for tech edc carry.
Thanks for your feedback on this!
Bellroy bags are usually more expensive and far less capacity (40-50% less) than advertised. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't been reported to a consumer protection agency for false advertising of bag capacity. I also fault bag review sites for not calling out this obvious misrepresentation by Bellroy.
40-50% less is comically wrong.
I guess they measure capacity with zip opened.
Can the bellroy lite mini fit an ipad mini with a slim case?
Should not be a problem.
Waiting the alpaka to arrive. Got it in the same blue colour for at just RM125 🎉🎉
@@cgazlan Wow! That’s a great price you got! Yup, Alpaka arriving Oribags in a week or two
08:46 the shade of the bottles caused the video to shift colours... consider manually setting your cameras white balance at least in studio instead of AWB
Thanks for your feedback. Will definitely improve.
Can an iPad fit in? The RM 60 bag from Lazada I’m using currently can barely fit a 10.9 inch iPad
@@GiantEagle610 The IPad is too big for this bag. Perhaps a mini tablet
iPad mini yes I have the belroy
Still can't decide, will have to get both I guess.
@@splashmoby excellent decision. Haha
I vote for Alpaka. The strap is removable and you can choose which side you want the buckle on. The key tether is better , the zippers are easier to use in practice
Maybe you should do a video comparing these premium Bellroy and Alpaka with a RM 21 sling bag from Lazada.
I think Malaysians still quite cost conscious when it comes to spending.
Have to convince Malaysians that these are worthwhile investments which will last a long time, compared to a RM 21 cross body bag which can’t stand rough handling and will break/split when you’re at the passport check, spilling contents on the floor 😅😅😅
You are right Jean, I also have a very very tough time to remove the Alpaka strap. Usially I will be sweating all over to get it removed. May take about good 5 to 8min. Haha
I knew it!!! I can’t be the only one! Haha
I bought the optional shoulder strap for my alpaka Metro tote and thought that the strap connector was a genius design for how it's easy to take off😅. Maybe because it's bigger but it's the same mechanism. You just have to push the two plastic ends that holds the metal hook lock towards each other, then push the metal hook lock out at the same time and it just automatically opens with a spring action.
Alpaka definitely wins this comparison.
Hey Tjin! Do you edit videos yourself or outsource it? I’m an editor and would love to discuss, if you’re interested
Hey there thanks for reaching out. We have our own production team. Thanks for offering
@@ORIBAGSOfficial That's great! have a nice weekend :)
Belroy remains miles ahead in features and aesthetics. Goes from airport to dinner without making you look like a tourist toolbag. Thanks for pointing out the airtag slit I missed that. You didn't mention however that the strap system is not only perfectly oriented for shoulder carry its also self-compressing making the bag as slim as possible at all times.
Thanks for sharing! Yes the self compressing gusset is a great feature that was missed out. Thanks for bringing it up.
I too do not like those clips. I have a hard time with them, otherwise the bag is great! Thank you for your reviews. Your reviews are always one of the best!!
Thanks for watching!
I hate hate hate those buckles! A definite deal breaker. I have and love both Bellroy Lite regular size and mini. Large for travel is perfect to keep on chest while sitting on plane. Mini is my weekend go to alternating between Aer go light. Bellroy for the win
I feel youuuu on those buckles. LOL
Bellroy get the asthetically cooler than Alpaka. But Alpaka got everything absoluetely Best for Bucks. I also do have the issues with the buckle on Alpaka. For this round, if Bellroy's price tag is around Alpaka Flight Sling. I am going for foldable and lighter Bellroy as i had protector case for Ipad mini already.
Thanks for your feedback! Both bags have great qualities to offer. I guess is really about what your carry requirements are.
bellroy cutting costs on their products with the fixed strap holder. alpaka wins in this case simply because of the detachable strap design. it is flexible for many carrying styles
Alpaka's definitely got a lot of winning points here. But those detachable buckles tho!
I sold the Bellroy after I got Alpaka
What didn’t work for you with the Bellroy?
@@ORIBAGSOfficial I really liked the Bellroy too for its weigh and size. I like the magnet mechanism but I have a lump on my left shoulder so the magnet buckle on the bellroy becomes useless for me. I liked the Alpaka more for its back pocket that gives me space to put hand sanitizer and the iPad mini slot. I think both are great bags but it depends on each person’s system. For me I carry an iPad mini and a small camera (lumix lx10) along with tissues, headphones, glasses. The structure on the Alpaka allows me to stack my items. The bellroy was more like a dump pouch while Alpaka gives me more organization.
The Lite Sling Mini is not 4L. My Day Sling 3 at 3L can fit more stuff inside. I look at the dimensions can tell its not 4L.
@@KelvinHew7 Bellroy Doing Bellroy Things.
Alpaka is cheaper and has lifetime warranty.
Bellroy is more expensive and has a short warranty.
I'd go for Alpaka.
Thanks for your feedback! Good to know.
Alpaka has a huge hype on the internet, but the products are terrible to use in real life. Ordered three Alpaka’s last year, and all of them went straight to Vinted for resell. This never happened to me with Bellroy - got already 4 of them (1 sling, 1 sidebag, 2 backpacks) and loving each and every one. I agree that in this review Alpaka could seem like a better choice, but trust me - once you try Alpaka vs. Bellroy in real life, you would NEVER prefer Alpaka. Bellroy is different league - design and usage experience at its best 🙏
Yeah the alpaka products I have are mediocre. The flight sling included.
I have an elements tech case and they advertised in their page that it fits a Fuji x100V and an iPad Mini. I bought it because of that and it’s not true, if you add the x100V you can’t add anything extra because the middle section pushes all to the sides. It also feels that is going to let my gear damaged very easy. I like it for small gear but they advertised it differently.
Well depends…..alpaka is way cheaper than the bellroy….and i carry an ipad 11….so the alpaka suit me just fine. The bellroy as far as im concerned all dont hv dedicated tablet compartment
@@Vpm8481 here’s the thing, iPad compartments in Alpaka have 0 protection because of the lack of padding. If the sling falls your iPad is done. Bellroy has a bit of padding in some of their products.
I have several of both. Alpaka when I'm wanting internal organization and bellroy when I just want to dump everything without a care. It appeals depending on the user's organizational habits and personal preference. I personally prefer the Alpaka items and the bellroy ones are annoying for me to use in real life lol. The only bellroy I really like is the 2.5 Venture Sling.
Alpaka wins
@@alexfinchevsky4358 What are the stand out features for you?
@@ORIBAGSOfficial Both are great but Alpaka is way cheaper and I like functionality, design and removable straps.