Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
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 | MixedWorks Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Opening: Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Hip belt: No on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); No on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite), and 1 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the MixedWorks Falcon S fits
Air Niugini.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (21L vs. 20L), while the MixedWorks Falcon S is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Falcon S is the better call.