Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Exped Typhoon 25
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 | Exped Typhoon 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 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 | N |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack and Exped Typhoon 25
- Compression straps: 4 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; No on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; No on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; No on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; 1 on the Exped Typhoon 25.
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 7 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Exped Typhoon 25 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack carries 6L more than the Exped Typhoon 25 (31L vs. 25L), while the Exped Typhoon 25 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Typhoon 25 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 Exped Typhoon 25 is the better call.