Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lowe Alpine Edge 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $93 |
Feature by feature
| Lowe Alpine Edge 26 | Feature | Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 330D ripstop nylon PFC-free DWR | |
Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 and Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Yes on the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; 16in on the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Yes on the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 26, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día.
Only the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día carries 6L more than the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 (26L vs. 32L), while the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the better call.