Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel | Feature | Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D ballistic nylon | |
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 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel and Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
- Passport pocket: Side on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Top on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Yes on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel, and 97 accept only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel carries 5L more than the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on (45L vs. 40L), while the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on fits 66% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on is the better call.