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title: "REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)"
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# REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [REI Co-op Flash Pack 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3m1t3p4dt2/rei-co-op-flash-pack-22/)

by [REI Co-op](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=REI Co-op)

![Front facing view of the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601122690/carryons/reiflash_qzkyi0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled nylon (bluesign®;-approved)</td><td>1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ap0pdaoobf/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5-lite/)

by [Alpha One-Niner](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpha One-Niner)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990331/carryons/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5-lite-ap0pdaoobf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)

-   **Compression straps:** No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Opening:** Top flap on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Front on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; No on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Water resistant:** No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.

## 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 REI Co-op Flash Pack 22, and 3 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).

### Only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

## REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite): which should you pack?

The **REI Co-op Flash Pack 22** carries 1L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)** (22L vs. 21L), while the **REI Co-op Flash Pack 22** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the better call.