Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
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 | tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| 36L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | |
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack and tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; Clamshell on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 3 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 14 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack carries 3L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L (31L vs. 28L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L 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 tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.