Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zorali Escapade Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Zorali Escapade Backpack | Feature | Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 36L |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Durable Nylon Oxford Fabric | Challenge Outdoor EPX600 |
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack
| Capacity | 31 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Zorali Escapade Backpack and Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack
- Opening: Other on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Rolltop on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 16in on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 8 accept only the Zorali Escapade Backpack, and 33 accept only the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
Only the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack carries 1L more than the Zorali Escapade Backpack (30L vs. 31L), while the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the better call.