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title: "Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
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# Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [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>

## Feature by feature

| Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) | Feature | Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray</td><td>70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fqc60l6hae/matador-freerain22-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629963005/carryons/Freerain22_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_cbg8of.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>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) and Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite), and 2 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

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

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

### Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

## Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack** carries 1L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)** (21L vs. 22L), while the **Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (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 Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.