Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 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 | Mystery Ranch Scree 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 5 |
| 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 | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X Grid 500D Nylon 6.6 70D Nylon Ripstop N.100 Robic R/S and 330 SD HITRA | |
Mystery Ranch Scree 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 and Mystery Ranch Scree 22
- Compression straps: 2 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; 5 on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; No on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; 2 on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; No on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 22, and 1 accept only the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
Only the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Mystery Ranch Scree 22 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine Edge 22 carries the same capacity as the Mystery Ranch Scree 22 (22L vs. 22L), while the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the better call.