Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack vs. Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $255 |
Feature by feature
| Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack | Feature | Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 55L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in: X-Pac X42, 500D, 630D HD | Challenge Sailcloth Ecopak® EPLX600 |
Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $523 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack and Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; 4 on the Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; No on the Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; Removable on the Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; 2 on the Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 32 accept both. 143 accept only the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack, and 0 accept only the Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack.
Only the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack vs. Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack carries 2L more than the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack (21L vs. 23L), while the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Attitude Supply ATD1 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack is the better call.