Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lowe Alpine Edge 22
| 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 | REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon (bluesign®;-approved) | |
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 and REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
- Compression straps: 2 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Opening: Other on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; Top flap on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; Yes on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; 3 on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
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. 0 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 22, and 101 accept only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
Only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. REI Co-op Flash Pack 22: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine Edge 22 carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 (22L vs. 22L), while the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the better call.