Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22 vs Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0
The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22 is 22L and 0.78kg1.7lb; the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 is 22L and 0.77kg1.7lb. The Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22 fits the carry-on limit of 30 of 36 major airlines and the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22 | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $129.99 |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.78kg1.7lb | 0.77kg1.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 83% | 86%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×29×23cm20.5×11.5×9in | 45.7×31.8×22.9cm18×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 15" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 0 |
| Opening | Clamshell | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| Torso length | 46cm (18in) | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | Yes | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Ripstop nylon with HydroShield weatherproof coating | 1000D ballistic nylon, triple polyurethane coated, Teflon fabric protector |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22 | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.