Top EDC Bags: Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5: New, Old and 1.0x Comparison

[@willengel93]

Love the review!! Thorough yet efficient, and most importantly feels genuine and not like a generic advertisement for a bag - keep em coming!

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Thanks! I like these bags a lot personally, and I paid for each myself. I still use them all frequently and they’re definitely not sponsored ad videos

[@rymndv_]

Thanks for this video!!

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Thanks for watching

[@Qjemuse]

Thanks for the side by side Andy I think I'm leaning more towards the older gen. Some questions: Are there much of a noticable difference between the comfort level on the harness and ventilation between the two 1.5s? Say with a full load, 3 days worth of clothings and a laptop. For the conceal pocket on the old gen, can you access it for quick grabs or dumps with both shoulder straps still on? Many thanks. Also I've noticed there aren't a lot of heft on the new gens front bottom pocket? Not looking that useful.

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

I would say the harnesses are similarly comfortable. Maybe the new one has a slight edge. I think it is possible to reach the conceal pocket on the old gen with the bag on if you can easily reach your spine behind your back. The bottom pocket on the new gen isn't very big, but if you have smaller items, it can still be useful.

[@Qjemuse]

@@AndyModellBackpacks Thanks for the reply. I'll try to look for an old gen

[@h__n1092]

Older version is the best. I have had the Full version for about an year, and it's the best thing ever. Just bought the lite version for military use

[@Qjemuse]

@@h__n1092 where are you finding the old lite version?

[@RVASProductions]

GOAT of online bag reviews. Honest, straightforward, says everything that's needed.

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Glad you like the videos!

[@Drivelikeitzstoln]

You REALLY know what you’re talking about. Way to address EVERYTHING here in your video!

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Thank you

[@Drivelikeitzstoln]

Oh wow! So good to compare!😊

[@CastleRockKing]

Would you recommend the new Evade 1.5s over the GR1 21L? Do you think it’s too bulky for edc or too big to fit under an airplane? I love how slim and tough the GR1 is but sometimes with it had a few more pockets. I also like to use my backpack for a weekend travels

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

I don’t think the evade 1.5 is too bulky unless you’re on a low cost airline that enforces sizes. Otherwise, I’m a big fan of using the evade for when I need the organization

Hi Andy. What do you think about latest Evvergoods, AONs, etc. bags compared with to Syniks and other Tom Bihns you reviews several years back?

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

They’re all bags of quality, but they definitely pack differently. If you’re a bigger fan of having things in pouches or cases, than the bags with more pockets and organization may be less likely to fit. At the same time, I still use my TB synapse as my day pack while traveling, and I’m actually rocking a synik this week.

[@Kingling11]

Great video Andy. I have the original and just ordered the new version. Thanks for showing all of them side by side!

[@bluekhaki5818]

Great review, really helped me decide to preorder this bag in the xpac version. I want to get that accessory for the extra organization as well but I don’t know how to differentiate the slider and the ordinary one.

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

The slider has a handle on top. The ordinary has hook velcro to attach to the loop panel in the pocket

[@YTB3r]

So cool🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@j_crust4582]

Lovely review. The new gen is definitely an overal upgrade in every area, but I'm still very much partial to my old gens 😅😅 I use the interior loop panel to hold me 1 inch text patches, in the ccw pocket I put another organizer for more sensitive items (like when I enter an area with bag checks, don't do this btw....), and I use the bottom straps to clip on my sweaty training gear, one time I strapped a cool log I found on a hike.

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Gotta love the cool logs

[@AFGixxeR88]

What do you think that makes this an overall upgrade? I haven’t bought the evade yet but all the features everyone talked about seems they removed for a sleeker looking pack.

[@j_crust4582]

@@AFGixxeR88 well, that in itself can be an upgrade depending on a person's point of view. In that way I think it's definitely a better pack for a majority of evade owners. Sadly, I am not a part of that majority as I use the features they removed every day with my old gen evade.

[@AFGixxeR88]

@@j_crust4582which feature do you use the most on the old gen

[@MattViral]

Shame about the regression to the shock cord system that it now blocks the admin pocket, but otherwise lots of nice upgrades.

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

I forgot about the shock cord… it’s a feature I never really used, but it is a change for sure

[@abigailselya2908]

Sweet bag

[@hunters2294]

Love the FAB display on the wall!

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Thanks! Got that at PT1

[@nguyenduong5884]

Where did you buy the velcro patch with the alpha one niner logo on the front of the old version of the backpack?

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

The company gave them out to some folks who have done reviews in the past.

[@thetechtrek]

Any sense as to the volume in the main area of the new Evade 1.5?

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

I think the whole bag is about 25L, so the main compartment is around 20+? It has a bit of depth, which is nice.

[@thetechtrek]

@@AndyModellBackpacks interesting. I have grown found of a large capacity main (REI Trail 25) and using pouches. But I want a more refined pack, though. I was considering the Evade even though it does weight a pound more.

[@normalguy556]

Would this fit under a airplane seat as a personal item?

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Depends on how strict the airline is for low-cost scenarios, but I’ve used these under the seat for a while in many airlines and they’ve been great

[@HenryHHHz14]

Great review! Now I’m lost between getting this or a goruck gr2, the form on this seems better for an everyday and travel pack

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Both are great, but I like this better for everyday

[@HenryHHHz14]

@@AndyModellBackpacks does filling the main compartment too much compromise the laptop with the new hybrid sleeve?

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

There’s definitely padding, but if it’s uneven pressure, I guess that may impact the laptop?

[@AFGixxeR88]

Oh boy, I was looking at getting this bag finally after hearing so much positives, but seems like like they removed a lot of the great features just to save weight and for a cleaner look with this new version. The bottom straps would be nice for a blanket, jacket or sleeping bag, took out the Molle interior panel. While I do like the magnetic patch, the coyote interior color. It seems like this bag has less features than the old one.

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

I think it’s a very common tradeoff between weight and features for bag designers. Some brands make the most feature filled bags, but their weight makes the carry experience significantly worse

[@AFGixxeR88]

@@AndyModellBackpackswas the old one really that heavy ?

[@Kwisss]

@@AFGixxeR88 Yeah it was 4.4 lbs with the Cordura normal one. I'm used to carry a lot of weight on my back/backpacks but even if its a difference of 2lbs from an empty bag you can feel the difference overtime and feels bulky.

[@Kwisss]

The bottom straps were removed based on a user poll which said most people didn't really use it.

[@AFGixxeR88]

@@Kwisss I wouldn’t use them most of the time either but say you got drenched or had a blanket it would be nice to stow underneath. I was going to get one for my Hawaii trip but doesn’t seem like the RG is available anymore

[@supercrazpianomanaic]

On their website they say the interior of the 1.0x is dark chilli and the interior of yhe 1.5 is crimson red, but in pictures it looks the same. Can you say what you noticed?

[@CS82_Airsoft]

Crimson Wave (the deep red) interior is only on the following colourways: X42, Black + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave X42, Olive + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave 500D, Black + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave 630D HD Twill + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

Because I have the ranger green exterior, my 1.5 has a coyote color on the interior

[@mar-mar-marina]

This may not be as relevant, but I love how slick the EVADE 1.0X looks! 🧡

[@supercrazpianomanaic]

My question is how is it different from dark chili​@@CS82_Airsoft

[@supercrazpianomanaic]

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