Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
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 Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Compression straps: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 Haulpack No.1.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 2L more than the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) (21L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.