Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Backpack vs USWE Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack

The main difference between the Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Backpack and the USWE Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack is that the Alchemist 40/55 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack does not.

Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40_55 Backpack - Front View
USWE Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Eddie Bauer USWE
Name Alchemist 40/55 Backpack Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack
Category Hydration Hydration
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 40L - 55L 9L
Dimensions (in) 26.75 x 11.4 x 8.25 17.7 x 7.4 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 3 lbs. 14 oz. 1.3
Fabric 100% nylon
Color Dark Smoke Black/Grey
Warranty USWE 2 Years Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2012 May 9, 2021
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $250 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap High-vent mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Chest straps with stretch support
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Main compartment side zip—quick access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets
Internal Compartments Interior open pockets for hydration bladder and other accessories
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Helmet carry
Headset Opening Earphone hole
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression-molded back panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Lightweight mesh back panel
Internal / External Frame Delrin internal frame with integrated tiedown points
Ergonomic Ergonomic form-fit
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L Eliteª hydration bladder with Plug-n-Play coupling
Hydration Compatible Hydration Ready Yes
Other Features Other Features 100% bounce free

You're currently comparing the Alchemist 40/55 Backpack by Eddie Bauer against the Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack by USWE .


Eddie Bauer 's Alchemist 40/55 Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features while USWE 's Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Backpack has a capacity of 40L - 55L (liters), weighs 3 lbs. 14 oz. pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 26.75 x 11.4 x 8.25. It's made of 100% nylon and is available in Dark Smoke in comparison the USWE Airborne 9 Race Edition Hydration Pack's capacity is 9L with a size of 17.7 x 7.4 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.3 pounds and is available in Black/Grey.