Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $225 |
Feature by feature
| Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack | Feature | ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dimension-Polyant’s X42, Cordura 500D Nylon, 630D HD Twill | Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch |
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack and ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
- Passport pocket: Back on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Top on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; 4 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; No on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack, and 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 14L more than the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack (22L vs. 36L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly 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 ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the better call.