Waymark Dark Sky vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing |
Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
| Capacity | 11 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×20×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
- Passport pocket: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Side on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Waymark Dark Sky; 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 6 accept only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: which should you pack?
The Waymark Dark Sky carries 5L more than the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L (16L vs. 11L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waymark Dark Sky; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.