Cotopaxi Abierto 26L Daypack vs Lowe Alpine Edge 26
The Cotopaxi Abierto 26L Daypack is 26L and 0.62kg1.4lb; the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is 26L and 0.6kg1.3lb. The Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Cotopaxi Abierto 26L Daypack fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 fits 15; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Cotopaxi Abierto 26L Daypack | Lowe Alpine Edge 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105 | n/a |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 0.62kg1.4lb | 0.6kg1.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 86%Best | 42% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 49.5×30.5×22.9cm19.5×12×9in | 50×30×25cm19.5×12×10in |
| Laptop | 15" | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Zippered main compartment | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Torso length | n/a | 48cm (19in) |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | 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 | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Body and lining 100% recycled polyester; PFAS-free C0 DWR finish with PU backing | PFC-free outer fabric |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Cotopaxi Abierto 26L Daypack | Lowe Alpine Edge 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.