Thule Crossover 32L vs. Red Oxx Air Boss
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Crossover 32L | Feature | Red Oxx Air Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | side |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dobby nylon | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Air Boss
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $385 |
Key differences between the Thule Crossover 32L and Red Oxx Air Boss
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Thule Crossover 32L; Side on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Thule Crossover 32L; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Thule Crossover 32L; 6 on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Thule Crossover 32L; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule Crossover 32L, and 62 accept only the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Only the Red Oxx Air Boss fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Thule Crossover 32L vs. Red Oxx Air Boss: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Air Boss carries 8L more than the Thule Crossover 32L (32L vs. 40L), while the Thule Crossover 32L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Air Boss fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Air Boss; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Crossover 32L is the better call.