Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
| Capacity | 11 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×20×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Feature by feature
| Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 11in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, front | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L and Topo Designs Trip
- Passport pocket: Side on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L; Front on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Backpack straps: No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L; Yes on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
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. 6 accept only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L carries 2.5999999999999996L more than the Topo Designs Trip (11L vs. 8.4L), while the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L is the better call.