Côte&Ciel Avon vs Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 250 AW
The Côte&Ciel Avon is 12L and 1.23kg2.7lb; the Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 250 AW is 12L and 1.06kg2.3lb. The Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 250 AW is 0.17kg0.4lb lighter. The Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 250 AW costs $181 less. The Côte&Ciel Avon fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 250 AW fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Côte&Ciel Avon | Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 250 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $420 | $239Best |
| Volume | 12L | 12L |
| Expands to | 26L | n/a |
| Weight | 1.23kg2.7lb | 1.06kg2.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 27% |
| Dimensions | 44.5×27.5×14cm17.5×11×5.5in | 44×25.5×17cm17.5×10×6.5in |
| Laptop | 14" | no laptop sleeve |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | drawstring top entry under a zip cover, concealed zip compartment on the back panel | Panel access, body-side + top |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | Yes |
| Material | EcoYarn, 100% recycled polyester | nylon |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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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.