Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Lowe Alpine Edge 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $81 |
Feature by feature
| Lowe Alpine Edge 22 | Feature | Lowe Alpine Edge 26 |
|---|
| Storage |
|---|
| 2 |
Compression |
2 |
| None |
Expanded Capacity |
None |
| 0 |
Opening |
0 |
| top |
Passport |
top |
| N |
Passthrough |
N |
| Carry |
|---|
| Y |
Backpack |
Y |
| removable |
Hip Belt |
removable |
| removable |
Sternum Strap |
removable |
| Inside |
|---|
| 15in |
Laptop |
15in |
| 4 |
Main Compartments |
4 |
| N |
Organizer |
N |
| Outside |
|---|
| × |
Hard Shell |
× |
| N |
Rain-fly |
N |
| 2, side |
Water Bottle Holder |
2, side |
| Y |
Water Resistant |
Y |
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $93 |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines.
75 accept both.
Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Lowe Alpine Edge 26: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine Edge 26 carries
4L more than
the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 (22L vs. 26L),
while the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg
(vs. 0.6kg).
For carry-on flexibility, the
Lowe Alpine Edge 22 fits 40%
of the airlines we track — the higher of the two.
If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lowe Alpine Edge 26;
if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the better call.