Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 | Feature | Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5; No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Opening: Other on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5; Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5; Top on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5; 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5, and 1 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits
Air Niugini.
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 carries 1L more than the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L (27L vs. 26L), while the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits 93% 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 Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the better call.