Deuter Speed Lite 25 vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Speed Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Speed Lite 25 | Feature | Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
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 Deuter Speed Lite 25 and Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; Hideable on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; No on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; No on the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 87 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Speed Lite 25, and 37 accept only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on.
Only the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Deuter Speed Lite 25 vs. Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on carries 15L more than the Deuter Speed Lite 25 (25L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lowe Alpine AT Lightflite Carry-on fits 66% 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 Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the better call.