It has really good storage capacity, and can hold the 8 cards that I edc. It also holds my titanium pry bar, a toothpick, cash, and a Kaweco AL Sport pen. The zipper flaps are a bit big and can make it feel bulky in your pocket. I ended up cutting these off to slim down the profile. Read more
I bought this Alpaka Zip Pouch Pro (in Orange - it is way brighter / neon Orange than the pics show) specifically to hold a USB-C cable, a credit-card Power Bank, a slim charger, and a handful of USB-A/C/lightning adapters in a cargo shorts pocket. My pictures show it compared here to the Viperade VE-18S (in XPAC-Hot Lime) and the Alpaka has a more slim width (maybe 1/4") and is just barely taller (maybe 1/8") which fits better in my cargo pocket than the Viperade did. It seems better made (outside materials, stitching. Zippers, internal materials) than the Viperade. I don't know if the Alpaka Zip Pouch Pro will work for my specific application due to the dual pockets on the back-side (the Viperade has a single pocket on the back which is where my credit card power bank slips into), but it has way less additional bulk by not having hook-loop area or the extra loops on the outside of the pouch (and I prefer the Alpaka's less bulky profile in the pocket). I've already ordered another Alpaka pouch for a different application just based on the build quality of this one. Read more
This is my second Alpaka Zip Pouch! My first one was the original Alpaka Zip Pouch in white VX fabric when they still made white ones. It was exactly what I wanted it when I was searching for a wallet and I still believe that to this day. After 3 years, the fabric held up wonderfully but the white VX fabric got dirty. I didn't mind the stains but Alpaka released the Alpaka Zip Pouch Pro and it basically made the Zip Pouch BETTER! So I figured it's time for an upgrade! The craftsmanship is wonderful. After using my original Zip Pouch for 3 years, not a single stitch was undone, not a single hole. Everything is made very well and you can tell when you hold it. The durability is some of the best I've seen for a non-cordura or non-leather product. No stitch was undone and no holes were formed from abrasion. In fact, my original Zip Pouch held up so well that I'm repurposing it after buying the Zip Pouch Pro. The quality of material is EXCELLENT. I absolutely LOVE VX fabric (x-pac). If you're not familiar with x-pac - LOOK IT UP! It's great. The Zip Pouch and Zip Pouch Pro is made using VX fabric with waterproof ykk zippers and hyperlon zip pulls. All of these materials FEELS premium especially when used on bags, pouches, etc. Trust me, I own MANY different bags and pouches - in fact, I am a huge fan of Mission Workshop (have their $600 backpack coming in the mail!) and they use similar materials. However, they are EXPENSIVE so for Alpaka to use the SAME materials as another company offering $500+ products for a fraction of the price should tell you everything you need to know about Alpaka's quality of materials. The Zip Pouch Pro and many of their other models is an amazing product and I will continue to keep buying it as my main wallet. Like I said, this si my SECOND zip pouch and I bought it to replace my previous zip pouch simply because I wanted what the pro version had to offer. Read more
I’ve been using the ALPAKA Zip Pouch Pro as a minimalist wallet + small EDC organizer and overall it’s a great little pouch. Pros • Excellent build quality — X-Pac fabric and YKK zipper feel very durable • Smart internal layout for cards, cash, and small items • Compact and easy to carry in any pocket Cons • It’s very small. Even though it has external slots, you realistically can’t use all of them because everything gets very tight once the pouch is filled. • Card access gets harder when it’s packed. Bottom line: Great if you want a minimal carry wallet/organizer, but don’t expect to fully use every pocket at the same time. Read more
This was an amazing bright orange color. The quality of the product was better than I expected. I know this is a frequently returned item, however if you want the item for a couple cards and a small amount of bills it would be perfect. I wanted to case to hold my son's emergency seizure meds. But unfortunately it was almost but not quite big enough. I have ordered the next size up from the same manufacturer. I can't say enough about the quality! I was so impressed that I knew I wanted something from this manufacturer. Please don't hesitate to order this. It is a great small size, but you won't fit a lot in it, however it would make a good wallet for people who don't carry much. You have the ability to use a clip on it or just put it in your pocket. Would be very comfortable to Cary with you. It would also work in front pockets. Read more
I’ve been carrying this every day for a year. It shows little wear. I’ve gone through several other surf wallets over the years, and they generally start to wear out after a year or so. This product is clearly superior to the others. I would not hesitate to recommend it for the price. Read more
Other are too big or tool small. Some are the right size but have no outside pockets. This has all of it; good size, zipper on top and front, divider in the middle and 3 exterior pockets for tools, knives, lights, keys etc Read more
First of all, I am a big fan of anything made from X-Pac. ALPAKA did a wonderful job crafting the X-Pac material into a brilliantly designed wallet. The size, the compartments all make perfect sense. The only feature that I might be critical of are the zipper pulls. They work great but they do feel a bit large for a slim wallet. This is not really a negative but only a suggestion to further improve the product. That said, I am thrilled with the quality and features of this wallet. Well done ALPAKA! Read more