Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | PFAS free |
Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 38% |
| Price | $204 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; No on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Removable on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 15in on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 1, side on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 23 accept only the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
Only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits
Croatia Air.
Only the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack carries 2L more than the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L (38L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack fits 38% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.