Alpha One Niner Forma 1.0X Tote vs Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Vertical Tote
The Alpha One Niner Forma 1.0X Tote is 13L and 1kg2.2lb; the Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Vertical Tote is 13L and 1.2kg2.6lb. The Alpha One Niner Forma 1.0X Tote is 0.2kg0.4lb lighter. The Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Vertical Tote costs $114 less. The Alpha One Niner Forma 1.0X Tote fits the carry-on limit of 3 of 36 major airlines and the Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Vertical Tote fits 29; under the seat, 0 and 3 of 26.
| Spec | Alpha One Niner Forma 1.0X Tote | Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Vertical Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $185Best |
| Volume | 13L | 13L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lbBest | 1.2kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 8% | 81%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 12%Best |
| Dimensions | 58.5×33×11.5cm23×13×4.5in | 40.6×35.6×11.4cm16×14×4.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | 15.6"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | zip top | Top-loading, Wide top opening with magnetic closure |
| Warranty | 5 years | 10 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Dimension-Polyant X50 with 1050D ballistic nylon bottom and sides, 200D UHMWPE ripstop interior | Premium top-grain cowhide leather |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Alpha One Niner Forma 1.0X Tote | Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Vertical Tote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.