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title: "Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5"
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<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>Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v1bcu8b7th/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5/)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601599054/carryons/alphaoneniner_zfpl6k.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.