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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0ncyjf6ynf/lowe-alpine-edge-26/10tqh8wtds/gossamer-gear-mariposa/"
title: "Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa"
description: "Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Gossamer Gear Mariposa

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Lowe Alpine Edge 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0ncyjf6ynf/lowe-alpine-edge-26/)

by [Lowe Alpine](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Lowe Alpine)

![Front facing view of the Lowe Alpine Edge 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990378/carryons/lowe-alpine-edge-26-0ncyjf6ynf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$93</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Lowe Alpine Edge 26 | Feature | Gossamer Gear Mariposa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>100D &amp; 210D Recycled Robic Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Gossamer Gear Mariposa](https://onebag.travel/carryon/10tqh8wtds/gossamer-gear-mariposa/)

by [Gossamer Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gossamer Gear)

![Front facing view of the Gossamer Gear Mariposa](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990365/carryons/gossamer-gear-mariposa-10tqh8wtds.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$315</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 and Gossamer Gear Mariposa

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; No on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; No on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; 1 on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 50 accept both. 25 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 26, and 39 accept only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa.

### Only the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 fits

Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.

### Only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa fits

Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

## Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Gossamer Gear Mariposa: which should you pack?

The **Gossamer Gear Mariposa** carries 10L more than the **Lowe Alpine Edge 26** (26L vs. 36L), while the **Lowe Alpine Edge 26** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Gossamer Gear Mariposa** fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the better call.