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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/ap0pdaoobf/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5-lite/"
title: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)"
description: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite): capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Timbuk2 Blink vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Timbuk2 Blink](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Blink](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598566/carryons/timbukblink_zzkqd5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
|  | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ap0pdaoobf/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5-lite/)

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

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990331/carryons/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5-lite-ap0pdaoobf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Opening:** Other on the Timbuk2 Blink; Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 11 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).

### Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Timbuk2 Blink vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite): which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Blink** carries 3L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)** (24L vs. 21L), while the **Timbuk2 Blink** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.