Doughnut Stargazer vs Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26
The Doughnut Stargazer is 26.5L and 0.9kg2lb; the Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 is 26L and 0.89kg2lb. The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Doughnut Stargazer fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 fits 14; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Doughnut Stargazer | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 26.5L | 26L |
| Weight | 0.9kg2lb | 0.89kg2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 39% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×31.5×16.5cm20.5×12.5×6.5in | 53×32×24cm21×12.5×9.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Torso length | n/a | 46cm (18in) |
| Organizer | Yes | 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 | Removable | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Dimension-Polyant X-Pac, 420D Cordura Nylon | Ripstop fabric with HydroShield weatherproof finish |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Doughnut Stargazer | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | 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 |
| Emirates | 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 |
| Ryanair | 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 |
| Vueling | 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.