Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Transit Travel Backpack 35L
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 | Transit Travel Backpack 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional, hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Transit Travel Backpack 35L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 and Transit Travel Backpack 35L
- Opening: Other on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Clamshell on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Yes on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Hideable on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Optional, hideable on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; 16in on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; 7 on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
- Rain cover: No on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Yes on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 75 accept both. 0 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 26, and 62 accept only the Transit Travel Backpack 35L.
Only the Transit Travel Backpack 35L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Transit Travel Backpack 35L: which should you pack?
The Transit Travel Backpack 35L carries 4L more than the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 (26L vs. 30L), while the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Transit Travel Backpack 35L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the better call.