Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
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 | 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) | |
5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 and 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; 4 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Opening: Other on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Clamshell on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; Yes on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; 6 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 30 accept both. 45 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 26, and 1 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Only the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits
Cayman Airways.
Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L carries 29L more than the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 (26L vs. 55L), while the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 2.4kg). 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 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the better call.