Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 | Feature | Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Maxi Ripstop PU coated recycled PET | |
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 Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 and Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
- Opening: Clamshell on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Other on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; No on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Both have: 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. 118 accept both. 11 accept only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38, and 6 accept only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on carries 2L more than the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 (38L vs. 40L), while the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on is the better call.