Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
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 | Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | 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 | |
| Dimension-Polyant’s X42, Cordura 500D Nylon, 630D HD Twill | 840D 100% Nylon |
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack and Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; No on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Top, front on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Yes on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; No on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack, and 4 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack carries 2L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits 94% 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 Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.