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title: "Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3p8dg0j5ir/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990330/carryons/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack-3p8dg0j5ir.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>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$225</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dimension-Polyant’s X42, Cordura 500D Nylon, 630D HD Twill</td><td>Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly](https://onebag.travel/carryon/etsc9hpo8p/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly/)

by [ULA Equipment](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=ULA Equipment)

![Front facing view of the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990721/carryons/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly-etsc9hpo8p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$320</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.