Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $6 |
Feature by feature
| Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag | Feature | Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing |
Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
| Capacity | 11 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×20×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag and Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
- Passport pocket: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Side on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; 2 on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Water resistant: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag, and 6 accept only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Wizz Air.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: which should you pack?
The Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag carries 10L more than the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L (21L vs. 11L), while the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the better call.