Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
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 | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: No on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite), and 4 accept only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) carries 5L more than the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (21L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L 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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.