Meet the next-generation of our award winning Alpha One Niner EVADE 1.5, one of the best EDC backpack with laptop compartment. A Carryology favorite, it offers a blend of style and practicality. Lighter, with improved straps, an organized layout, and versatile material options. Perfect for your daily EDC.
Our next gen (2024) EVADE 1.5 backpack!
PRE-ORDER Fullfilment UPDATE, Nov 2, 2024:
Evade 1.5, 500D Black : Fulfilling NOW.
Evade 1.5, X42 Black & 630D HD Twill Black : We expect these to be available starting mid November.
Evade 1.5, 500D OD** & Coyote Brown**: We're targeting last week of Nov.
**Please note that this will be the last batch of these Evades in 500D OD & Coyote Brown
If a particular variant (X42, MCB) is not available, please consider signing up for notification.
500D, Black + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave
630D HD Twill + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave
500D MCB + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
500D OD + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
500D Ranger Green + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
500D Coyote Brown + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
Zipper: YKK Reverse Coil #10 and #8; *bottom front zipper is #8 RC
Webbing: 17337
Main compartment:
Front wall has our 2 zippered pockets design (top fabric, bottom mesh)
Back wall holds the padded & suspended laptop and tablet sleeves.
Back wall has a single layered PALS row at the top to allow use of Matroskya and other pouches.
Laptop Compartment:
The laptop sleeve design is a hybrid. It is part of the main compartment but it is sealed off thus creating it's own compartment with access only via the top quick access zipper that's behind the carry handle.
Tested to fit up to a current 16" MacBook Pro.
Front pockets:
Front organizer compartment has 2 sleeve pockets with large loop field, and a zippered pocket above it.
Loop field is sized to hold existing Type 1 & 2 organizers (sold separately) and any hook & loop compatible pouch.
It will also accommodate our Sliders (sold separately) in there.
A velcro closure sleeve pocket sized to accommodate one half of a small Magnepatch for those who want to add a loop patch to the front of the Evade.
Removable split key ring - key fob holder.
Top front quick access pocket lined in Nilex.
Bottom stealth pocket with lip covering reverse coil zipper.
Other Features:
Back panel and shoulder / strap harness is an updated version of the Whitley with new SBR close cell foam in the shoulder straps.
It’s a backpack with luggage sleeve (pass through).
Flat side water bottle pockets that are 1" taller than the ones on the Stealth Cobra; currently this has only been tested to hold up to the Hydroflask Trail (32oz).
PALS Loop Panel, for the back wall (in development)
All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and domestically.
500D, Black + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave
630D HD Twill + 210D UHMWPE Ripstop Nylon, Crimson Wave
500D MCB + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
500D OD + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
500D Ranger Green + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
500D Coyote Brown + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Coyote Brown
Zipper: YKK Reverse Coil #10 and #8; *bottom front zipper is #8 RC
Webbing: 17337
Main compartment:
Front wall has our 2 zippered pockets design (top fabric, bottom mesh)
Back wall holds the padded & suspended laptop and tablet sleeves.
Back wall has a single layered PALS row at the top to allow use of Matroskya and other pouches.
Laptop Compartment:
The laptop sleeve design is a hybrid. It is part of the main compartment but it is sealed off thus creating it's own compartment with access only via the top quick access zipper that's behind the carry handle.
Tested to fit up to a current 16" MacBook Pro.
Front pockets:
Front organizer compartment has 2 sleeve pockets with large loop field, and a zippered pocket above it.
Loop field is sized to hold existing Type 1 & 2 organizers (sold separately) and any hook & loop compatible pouch.
It will also accommodate our Sliders (sold separately) in there.
Removable split key ring - key fob holder.
Top front quick access pocket lined in Nilex.
Bottom stealth pocket with lip covering reverse coil zipper.
Other Features:
Back panel and shoulder / strap harness is an updated version of the Whitley with new SBR close cell foam in the shoulder straps.
It’s a backpack with luggage sleeve (pass through).
Flat side water bottle pockets that are 1" taller than the ones on the Stealth Cobra; currently this has only been tested to hold up to the Hydroflask Trail (32oz).
Magnepatch (single layer only with corresponding plate)
PALS Loop Panel, for the back wall (in development)
All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and domestically.