Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Wandrd PRVKE 21 | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | Dimension-Polyant’s X42, Cordura 500D Nylon, 630D HD Twill |
Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Wandrd PRVKE 21 and Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 16in on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 21, and 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
Only the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack carries 1L more than the Wandrd PRVKE 21 (21L vs. 22L), while the Wandrd PRVKE 21 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wandrd PRVKE 21 is the better call.