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title: "Timbuk2 Uptown vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5"
description: "Timbuk2 Uptown 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."
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# Timbuk2 Uptown vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5

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

## [Timbuk2 Uptown](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Uptown](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601130707/carryons/timbuk2uptown_wbafb7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$121</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Uptown | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | 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></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 Timbuk2 Uptown and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Back on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Timbuk2 Uptown; 17in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Timbuk2 Uptown; 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown, and 2 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.

### Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits

Air Niugini.

### Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 fits

Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Timbuk2 Uptown vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Uptown** carries 3L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5** (30L vs. 27L), while the **Timbuk2 Uptown** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Timbuk2 Uptown** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Uptown; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Uptown is the better call.