Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack vs Black Ember DEX30
The Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack is 30L and 1.77kg3.9lb; the Black Ember DEX30 is 30L and 1.8kg4lb. The Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack costs $54 less. The Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Black Ember DEX30 fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack | Black Ember DEX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $295Best | $349 |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 1.77kg3.9lbBest | 1.8kg4lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×32×19.5cm20.5×12.5×7.5in | 48×30.5×23cm19×12×9in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 16" |
| Compression straps | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | main compartment zip, clamshell laptop compartment, front zip pocket behind the loop patch | duffel style main compartment, top pocket with Fidlock V-Buckle, shoe pocket |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Yes |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | Insert sold separately | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Dimension-Polyant X50 Tactical with Brookwood Squadron laser cut PALS panel and 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK RC zippers, WooJin hardware | 500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 recycled nylon, 1000D CORDURA nylon 66, 1680D ballistic nylon, laser-cut Hypalon, 300D ripstop lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Alpha One Niner Spare Camel 2.0 Backpack | Black Ember DEX30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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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.