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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/mha9okgx7m/remote-equipment-alpha-31-pack/xvm3u88o2e/exped-typhoon-25/"
title: "Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs Exped Typhoon 25"
description: "Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack vs Exped Typhoon 25: 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. Exped Typhoon 25

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Challenge Outdoor EPX600</td><td>210 D robic HD ripstop nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Typhoon 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xvm3u88o2e/exped-typhoon-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Typhoon 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623859142/carryons/Exped_Typhoon_25_nmrlws.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×29×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.