Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
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 | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dimension-Polyant’s X42, Cordura 500D Nylon, 630D HD Twill | Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon |
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
- Compression straps: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Other on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; No on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; 17in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 carries 5L more than the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack (22L vs. 27L), while the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack is the better call.