Arcido Faroe vs. Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford | 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 Arcido Faroe and Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Arcido Faroe; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Faroe; 16in on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Arcido Faroe; 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Faroe, and 12 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries 13L more than the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack (35L vs. 22L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Faroe; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Faroe is the better call.