Away Large Featherlight Backpack vs Lowe Alpine Edge 18
The Away Large Featherlight Backpack is 18L and 0.54kg1.2lb; the Lowe Alpine Edge 18 is 18L and 0.52kg1.1lb. The Lowe Alpine Edge 18 is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Away Large Featherlight Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Lowe Alpine Edge 18 fits 31; under the seat, 9 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away Large Featherlight Backpack | Lowe Alpine Edge 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118 | n/a |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 0.54kg1.2lb | 0.52kg1.1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 41.9×30×15cm16.5×12×6in | 45×28×23cm17.5×11×9in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Torso length | n/a | 48cm (19in) |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Featherlight polyester twill, polyester lining | PFC-free outer fabric |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Away Large Featherlight Backpack | Lowe Alpine Edge 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.