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Alpaka Eclipse Gaming Sling vs Alpaka The Protocol Backpack

Alpaka Eclipse Gaming Sling ($109) vs Alpaka The Protocol Backpack ($279) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling.

Alpaka Eclipse Gaming Sling
Alpaka
Eclipse Gaming Sling
$109
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Alpaka The Protocol Backpack
Alpaka
The Protocol Backpack
$279
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Spec-by-spec
SpecAlpaka Eclipse Gaming SlingAlpaka The Protocol Backpack
Price$109$279
Weight550g1500g
Capacity3.5L—
Fitsup to a Steam Deck, phone, battery, passport—
MaterialX-Pac VX21—
CarrySling—
Weight550g1500g (52.91 oz, Alpaka product page)
Pros & Cons

Alpaka Eclipse Gaming Sling

  • Sized for a Steam Deck
  • Protective handheld organization
  • X-Pac VX21 shell
  • Niche gaming focus
  • Sling capacity only

Alpaka The Protocol Backpack

  • Padded laptop compartment
  • dedicated space for handheld console and headphones
  • UrAvgConsumer collaboration
  • 1500g empty is heavy
  • $279 is premium pricing
Alpaka Eclipse Gaming Sling is the better value at $109. Both are part of our curated sling index — tap through to check current pricing.
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