Côte&Ciel Yalu vs Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail 30
The Côte&Ciel Yalu is 31L and 1.25kg2.8lb; the Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail 30 is 30L and 1.25kg2.8lb. They weigh the same. The Côte&Ciel Yalu fits the carry-on limit of 0 of 36 major airlines and the Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail 30 fits 0; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Côte&Ciel Yalu | Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $385 | n/a |
| Volume | 31L | 30L |
| Weight | 1.25kg2.8lb | 1.25kg2.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 68×44×9cm27×17.5×3.5in | 62×31×31cm24.5×12×12in |
| Laptop | 16" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | cocoon-like shell opens to the main compartment and laptop pocket | Top-loading, Lidded top opening with zipped lid pockets |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Carbon Black nylon (100% nylon front shell) | Fabric with fluorocarbon-free DWR |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
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.