A slim, sleek twofer cross-body pouch.
Small bag, large wallet? Purse? Man bag? All of the above. ALPAKA Gear’s Zip Pouch Max is so street, with trail-ready weatherproofness.
A Place For Everything
Made in limited batches out of highly durable and water-resistant X-Pac™ VX21 fabric and lined with contrasting orange ripstop nylon, the Zip Pouch Max is a lightweight, minimalist alternative to clunky daypacks and tote bags. It’s all about organization. In the main pocket there are two flat sleeve-style pockets for my phone power cord, a lip balm, my passport, and a small wallet. I use the main compartment for my phone and a small notepad. The bottom of the bag has a fold so I can stand the bag upright to place items inside, and the bag expands as needed.
The Zip Pouch Max has a zippered pocket on each side. I use one for stashing receipts and little piece of paper I seem to collect throughout the day, and other for pens and markers.
Never Mind the Weather
All of the zippers are waterproof, and so far they have done a great job of keeping the contents of the pouch dry. The weather has been mostly cruddy the past month, always raining. I still go for my hour-long walks wearing my Zip Pouch Max. I also toss the Zip Pouch Max into my swim buoy for my lake swims several times a week. The inside of the buoy stays dry if I remember to seal it properly, but sometimes there is condensation moisture after a long swim. I have forgotten to seal the buoy a couple of times lately because I’m too busy and too tired, and water got in. No worries; the zips and material kept water out of the Zip Pouch Max.
The Zip Pouch Max comes with a removable, adjustable shoulder strap. I can make the strap small enough to fit around my waist and wear the pouch like a waist pack, but most often I wear it cross-body. For safety when traveling, I can wear it under a jacket because it’s not bulky.
Bottom Line
I love this stylish pouch because it looks cool, it holds just what I need, and it’s versatile. I can also use it to hold computer and iPhone accessories when traveling.
Details
Size: 250mm L x 40mm D x 160mm H (9.8” L x 1.6” D x 6.3” H). Available in Black and in Forest Green
$49 at alpakagear.com
Manufacturer: alpakagear.com
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