Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. ILE Radius
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 | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) and ILE Radius
- Compression straps: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); No on the ILE Radius.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); 16in on the ILE Radius.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite); 2 on the ILE Radius.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite), and 2 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) carries the same capacity as the ILE Radius (21L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) is the better call.