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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/mha9okgx7m/remote-equipment-alpha-31-pack/pgde1f56hs/tortuga-travel-backpack-30l/"
title: "Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L"
description: "Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L

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

## [Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mha9okgx7m/remote-equipment-alpha-31-pack/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>31 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×29×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Challenge Outdoor EPX600</td><td>SHELL200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pgde1f56hs/tortuga-travel-backpack-30l/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×31×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.