Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 vs Rab Airox 18L Day Pack
The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 is 18L and 0.77kg1.7lb; the Rab Airox 18L Day Pack is 18L and 0.73kg1.6lb. The Rab Airox 18L Day Pack is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Rab Airox 18L Day Pack fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 | Rab Airox 18L Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $165 |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 0.77kg1.7lb | 0.73kg1.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×27×21cm20.5×10.5×8.5in | 50×29×23cm19.5×11.5×9in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell | Panel access, Panel loader with zipped entry |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| Torso length | 46cm (18in) | n/a |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Frame sheet | Yes | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | Yes | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 210D nylon 6.6 mini ripstop, HydroShield-coated | 140D nylon (69% recycled) with yarn dyed nylon 210D rip stop, 420D Nylon secondary, Embossed 200d Polyester lining (100% recycled) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 | Rab Airox 18L Day Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.