ILE Flaptop Mini vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 0×0×0 cm |
| Airline fit | % |
| Price | $240 |
Feature by feature
| ILE Flaptop Mini | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 |
|---|
| Storage |
|---|
| Y |
Compression |
Y |
| None |
Expanded Capacity |
None |
| 3 |
Opening |
0 |
| Y |
Passport |
back |
| N |
Passthrough |
N |
| Carry |
|---|
| Y |
Backpack |
Y |
| N |
Hip Belt |
N |
| removable |
Sternum Strap |
removable |
| Inside |
|---|
| N |
Laptop |
17in |
| 1 |
Main Compartments |
5 |
| N |
Organizer |
Y |
| Outside |
|---|
| × |
Hard Shell |
× |
| N |
Rain-fly |
N |
| 2 |
Water Bottle Holder |
2 |
| Y |
Water Resistant |
Y |
| Material |
| Durable Cordura or XPAC Sailcloth | Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon |
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the ILE Flaptop Mini and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
- Opening: Top flap on the ILE Flaptop Mini; Other on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the ILE Flaptop Mini; Back on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the ILE Flaptop Mini; 17in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Main compartments: 1 on the ILE Flaptop Mini; 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Built-in organizer: No on the ILE Flaptop Mini; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
ILE Flaptop Mini vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 carries
6L more than
the ILE Flaptop Mini (21L vs. 27L),
and the two are closely matched on weight.
If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5;
if you want to travel lighter, the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 is the better call.