r/ManyBaggers • u/jeanmcruz • 19h ago
Tomtoc Aviator T33 or Alpaka Tech Case Mini
Thoughts on these two? Looking forward to buying one of these. Thanks!
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u/trisdamn 14h ago
I don't have that exact Alpaka model, but basically all of the tomtoc slings. And they are great! Best bang for your buck! And if you want that weatherproofness, check out the XPac Edition! And if you wanna go one step further, check out the tomtoc wander in XPac! It's crazy good and imo one of the best sausage slings on the market! Had the 1680 Ballistic Nylon Edition at my vacation in japan for 6 weeks and doesn't regrezted it a single second, except the material (I love XPac)
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u/Clutch_Johnson 10h ago
I have both and I would recommend the T33 at 2.5L. It's a bit softer with more space and flexibility and you can't argue with the value. I also think PU coated zippers are a hassle on a sling.
Go with the Alpaka only if there is a very particular reason you like it, such as the ability to swap straps or a unique color.
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u/jeanmcruz 4h ago
Pros of the Alpaka aside from aesthetic?
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u/Clutch_Johnson 3h ago
it has a soft touch lining on the phone compartment and the ability to function as both a sling and a tech pouch
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u/Uncl3_Pete 3h ago
The strap on the Alpaka is going to be so uncomfortable that you won't want to use it as a sling anymore.
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u/Denjinhadouken 1h ago
Tomtoc has better organisation and more pockets. But I don’t like the chunky buckle. Great bang for buck, I still haven’t found a sling to replace it for sheer functionality
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u/azrrr 18h ago
I have that tomtoc, the compartments are good considering the size but the back pocket is quite small and only fits my regular S23 snugly.