Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 vs Thule Chasm 26L
The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 is 26L and 0.89kg2lb; the Thule Chasm 26L is 26L and 0.91kg2lb. The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 fits the carry-on limit of 14 of 36 major airlines and the Thule Chasm 26L fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 | Thule Chasm 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $159.95 |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 0.89kg2lbBest | 0.91kg2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 39% | 86%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 53×32×24cm21×12.5×9.5in | 53.3×30×21.1cm21×12×8.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 17" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Ripstop fabric with HydroShield weatherproof finish | 100% recycled 900D polyester, Phthalate-free laminate |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 26 | Thule Chasm 26L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | 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.