Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
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 | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite), and 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) carries 1L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (21L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.