Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Kifaru Antero
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack
| Capacity | 31 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $400 |
Feature by feature
| Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| 36L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge Outdoor EPX600 | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack and Kifaru Antero
- Compression straps: 4 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 2 on the Kifaru Antero.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 15in on the Kifaru Antero.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 3 on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack, and 10 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack carries 6L more than the Kifaru Antero (31L vs. 25L), while the Kifaru Antero is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Antero fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kifaru Antero is the better call.