Able Carry Max Backpack 30L vs Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack
The Able Carry Max Backpack 30L is 30L and 1.7kg3.7lb; the Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack is 30L and 1.77kg3.9lb. The Able Carry Max Backpack 30L is 0.07kg0.2lb lighter. The Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack costs $1 less. The Able Carry Max Backpack 30L fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Able Carry Max Backpack 30L | Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $296 | $295Best |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 1.7kg3.7lbBest | 1.77kg3.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97% | 97% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20cm20.5×12.5×8in | 52×32×19.5cm20.5×12.5×7.5in |
| Laptop | 17" | sleeve, size not published |
| Compression straps | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | main compartment zip, clamshell laptop compartment, front zip pocket behind the loop patch |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | Insert sold separately |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | X-Pac X42 with Cordura 1000D nylon, 420D ripstop nylon interior | Dimension-Polyant X50 Tactical with Brookwood Squadron laser cut PALS panel and 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK RC zippers, WooJin hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
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