Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Fjallraven Singi 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) | Feature | Fjallraven Singi 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Singi 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) and Fjallraven Singi 20
- Opening: Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Top zip on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Top on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); 13in on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite), and 4 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Fjallraven Singi 20: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Singi 20 (21L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits 96% 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 (Lite); if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the better call.