Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
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 | Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA | |
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $290 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 and Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
- Compression straps: 2 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; 4 on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
- Opening: Other on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; Clamshell on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 73 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 22, and 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
Only the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Mystery Ranch Blitz 30: which should you pack?
The Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 carries 8L more than the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 (22L vs. 30L), while the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the better call.