Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Rhune 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Rhune 25 | Feature | Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS | 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 Gregory Rhune 25 and Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Gregory Rhune 25; Side on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Gregory Rhune 25; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Gregory Rhune 25; 2 on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Gregory Rhune 25; 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Rhune 25, and 18 accept only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: which should you pack?
The Gregory Rhune 25 carries 14L more than the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L (25L vs. 11L), while the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Gregory Rhune 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L is the better call.