Alpha One Niner Evade 1.0 Backpack vs Tropicfeel Hive Backpack
The Alpha One Niner Evade 1.0 Backpack is 21L and 1.53kg3.4lb; the Tropicfeel Hive Backpack is 22L and 1.5kg3.3lb. The Tropicfeel Hive Backpack is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Alpha One Niner Evade 1.0 Backpack costs $20 less. The Alpha One Niner Evade 1.0 Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tropicfeel Hive Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Alpha One Niner Evade 1.0 Backpack | Tropicfeel Hive Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229Best | $249 |
| Volume | 21L | 22L |
| Expands to | n/a | 32L |
| Weight | 1.53kg3.4lb | 1.5kg3.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 47×30.5×14cm18.5×12×5.5in | 49×30×17cm19.5×12×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | top quick access zip to laptop compartment | Clamshell |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | Removable | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Dimension-Polyant X42, Challenge Ultra 400TX or 500D nylon with 200D UHMWPE ripstop lining | 900D coated polyester (50% recycled), water resistant |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.