Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack vs. GORUCK GR3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
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 |
Feature by feature
| Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack | Feature | GORUCK GR3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PFAS free | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack and GORUCK GR3
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; 17in on the GORUCK GR3.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; 4 on the GORUCK GR3.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; No on the GORUCK GR3.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 48 accept both. 24 accept only the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack, and 37 accept only the GORUCK GR3.
Only the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Caribbean Airlines, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the GORUCK GR3 fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR3 carries 5L more than the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack (40L vs. 45L), while the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR3 fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR3; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack is the better call.