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title: "Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5"
description: "Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ti7si2k4oi/aer-duffel-pack-3-x-pac/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990321/carryons/aer-duffel-pack-3-x-pac-ti7si2k4oi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, side | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura)</td><td>Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v1bcu8b7th/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5/)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601599054/carryons/alphaoneniner_zfpl6k.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top, side on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac; Back on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac; No on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac; 17in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac, and 7 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.

### Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac 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 **Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac** (21L vs. 27L), while the **Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac is the better call.