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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/kwdv3wahnt/vaude-mundo-carryon-38/v7eisuxlc1/lowe-alpine-at-lightflite-carry-on/"
title: "Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on"
description: "Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/kwdv3wahnt/vaude-mundo-carryon-38/v7eisuxlc1/lowe-alpine-at-lightflite-carry-on/"
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# Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Vaude Mundo Carryon 38](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kwdv3wahnt/vaude-mundo-carryon-38/)

by [Vaude](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Vaude)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Maxi Ripstop PU coated recycled PET</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v7eisuxlc1/lowe-alpine-at-lightflite-carry-on/)

![Front facing view of the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601297/carryons/lowealpine_ofignc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×36×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>66%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.