Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
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 | Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 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 | 16in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge Outdoor EPX600 | SHELL200 |
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack and Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; No on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; Clamshell on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 1 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 1 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
Only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L fits
WestJet.
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack carries 1L more than the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L (31L vs. 30L), while the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack fits 88% 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 Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack is the better call.