Timbuk2 Blink vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 66% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; Top on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; Hideable on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Timbuk2 Blink; 2 on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 121 accept both. 46 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 3 accept only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on carries 16L more than the Timbuk2 Blink (24L vs. 40L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Blink fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.