Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
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 | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| 36L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Compression straps: 4 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Both have: 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 8 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 (31L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits 92% 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 30 is the better call.