Experience the best EDC backpack with laptop compartment for work and college, the Alpha One Niner WHITLEY. Honored by Carryology as the best everyday backpack in 2022, this backpack expertly combines top-tier design with unmatched functionality. Ideal for daily commutes and professional use, it offers unparalleled durability, comfort, and style. Recognized for its excellence, the Whitley is your perfect partner for carrying essentials with ease and sophistication.
PLEASE NOTE the following before you make your purchase of the WHITLEY:
1. The WHITLEY is a 20L backpack, that's small in volume.
2. While the height of 18.5" and width of 11" is standard, the depth of the main compartment is only 5".
3. If you have an existing backpack please check the volume of your pack to gauge how much smaller in volume the Whitley is.
The Whitley will be available in the following fabric / color options:
X-Pac X42
500D Black
1050D Ballistic Nylon, Black
Lining in 210D ripstop orange
Current VITALS:
Dimensions, 18.5" (H) x 11" (W) x 6" (D)
Weight, 2.6 lbs / 1.18 kg (500D Black), 2.66 lbs / 1.21 kg (X42), 3.02 lbs / 1.37 kg (1050D Ballistic Nylon)
Volume, 20L
FEATURES:
Front stash pocket lined in Nilex, 7.5" deep, #8 YKK RC zippers
Front organizer compartment, #8 YKK RC zippers:
Rear document sleeve
Top organizer (revised Evade design) with padded phone pocket (holds up to iPhone 13 Max), 2 pen slots, 1 light / multitool slot, card holders, rear zippered pocket
Two bottom elastic pleated pockets
Compartment is entire height of backpack, 1" deep and unzips half way down
Main compartment, #10 YKK RC zippers, 5" deep:
Front wall, Top zippered pocket in matching lining fabric, 7" deep
Front wall, Bottom zippered mesh pocket, 5" deep
Rear wall, Suspended & padded slim laptop sleeve for up to a 16" MBP
Padded tablet sleeve in front of the laptop sleeve
An enhaced carry handle to for improved comfort and handling
Quick access zippered opening (behind carry handle) with #8 YKK RC zippers to get to your laptop & tablet
Adjustable and removable sternum straps
Padded mesh back
Luggage (handle) pass through
Padded shoulder strap harness (new design)
Removable leather patch
All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and domestically.
The Whitley will be available in the following fabric / color options:
X-Pac X42
500D Black
1050D Ballistic Nylon, Black
Lining in 210D ripstop orange
Current VITALS:
Dimensions, 18.5" (H) x 11" (W) x 6" (D)
Weight, 2.6 lbs / 1.18 kg (500D Black), 2.66 lbs / 1.21 kg (X42), 3.02 lbs / 1.37 kg (1050D Ballistic Nylon)
Volume, 20L
FEATURES:
Front stash pocket lined in Nilex, 7.5" deep, #8 YKK RC zippers
Front organizer compartment, #8 YKK RC zippers:
Rear document sleeve
Top organizer (revised Evade design) with padded phone pocket (holds up to iPhone 13 Max), 2 pen slots, 1 light / multitool slot, card holders, rear zippered pocket
Two bottom elastic pleated pockets
Compartment is entire height of backpack, 1" deep and unzips half way down
Main compartment, #10 YKK RC zippers, 5" deep:
Front wall, Top zippered pocket in matching lining fabric, 7" deep
Front wall, Bottom zippered mesh pocket, 5" deep
Rear wall, Suspended & padded slim laptop sleeve for up to a 16" MBP
Padded tablet sleeve in front of the laptop sleeve
An enhaced carry handle to for improved comfort and handling
Quick access zippered opening (behind carry handle) with #8 YKK RC zippers to get to your laptop & tablet
Adjustable and removable sternum straps
Padded mesh back
Luggage (handle) pass through
Padded shoulder strap harness (new design)
Removable leather patch
All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and domestically.
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!
UPDATE, March 15th, 2024:
Pre-Order Opens March 16th, fulfillment by MID April : X42 Black and 630D HD Twill (limited)
X42 Olive, 500D Ranger Green & 500D Black - estimate end May
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.
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.
Alpha One Niner, Baguette Hauler, Packable Tote
Regular price
$68.00
Sale price
$54.00
Save $14.00
An in-house Alpha One Niner design, our Baguette Hauler is made from Challenge Sailcloth UltraGrid, the world’s first recycled nylon grid fabric with Ultra ripstop.
Challenge Sailcloth has taken a classic fabric to the next level with higher performance and lower environmental impact.UltraGrid is woven with 210d recycled nylon yarn from pre-consumer industrial waste.A double 200d Ultra grid provides exceptional tear-strength and visual impact.
This unique double Ultra grid reduces weight and doubles tear strength and has a tensile strength 15x stronger than steel.
The Baguette Hauler is currently only available in the following fabric / color option:
UltraGrid, Black
CurrentVITALS:
Dimensions, unpacked - 16" (H) x 13" (W) x 5" (D) (40 x 33 x 12.5 cm)
Dimensions, packed - 7" (W) x 10" (W) x 1" (D) (25.5 x 18 x 0.25 cm)
Weight, 9.3 oz (264g)
Volume, 17L
Carry Handles, Long - 25"
Grab Handles, Short - 10.5"
FEATURES:
Multi column webbinghandles and front daisy chain loops
Two carry handles sets
Front loop patch
Inner hanging zippered pouch with YKK coil zipper
YKK Mil-spec brass snap center of the tote opening
All internal seams are piped.
The Baguette Hauler is currently only available in the following fabric / color option:
UltraGrid, Black
Current VITALS:
Dimensions, unpacked - 16" (H) x 13" (W) x 5" (D) (40 x 33 x 12.5 cm)
Dimensions, packed - 7" (W) x 10" (W) x 1" (D) (25.5 x 18 x 0.25 cm)
Weight, 9.3 oz (264g)
Volume, 17L
Carry Handles, Long - 25"
Grab Handles, Short - 10.5"
FEATURES:
Multi column webbinghandles and front daisy chain loops
Two carry handles sets
Front loop patch
Inner hanging zippered pouch with YKK coil zipper
YKK Mil-spec brass snap center of the tote opening