Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester | Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon |
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; Other on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; Back on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 17in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L, and 40 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries 5L more than the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (32L vs. 27L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.