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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/v1bcu8b7th/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5/"
title: "Jansport Hatchet vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5"
description: "Jansport Hatchet vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/v1bcu8b7th/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5/"
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# Jansport Hatchet vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Jansport Hatchet](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Hatchet](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626692211/carryons/Jansport_Hatchet_wbmdf9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$76</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Jansport Hatchet | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 Denier Polyester</td><td>Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v1bcu8b7th/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5/)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601599054/carryons/alphaoneniner_zfpl6k.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Jansport Hatchet and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Jansport Hatchet; Other on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Jansport Hatchet; Back on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Jansport Hatchet; Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Jansport Hatchet; 17in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Jansport Hatchet; 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Jansport Hatchet, and 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.

### Only the Jansport Hatchet fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

## Jansport Hatchet vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: which should you pack?

The **Jansport Hatchet** carries 1L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5** (28L vs. 27L), while the **Jansport Hatchet** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Jansport Hatchet** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Hatchet; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Hatchet is the better call.