Thule Landmark vs. Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Landmark | 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 | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Dobby polyester, bluesign approved | 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 Thule Landmark and Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Thule Landmark; Yes on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Thule Landmark; No on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Thule Landmark; Removable on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule Landmark; 15in on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 72 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Thule Landmark vs. Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack: which should you pack?
The Thule Landmark carries the same capacity as the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack (40L vs. 40L), while the Thule Landmark is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Landmark fits 38% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Landmark; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Landmark is the better call.