Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
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 | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| 36L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 70D Recycled Robic Nylon PFAS-free |
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; Other on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; No on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Both have: compression straps, 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 13 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack carries 6L more than the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack (31L vs. 25L), while the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits 95% 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 Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the better call.