Lowe Alpine AirZone Trek 28 vs Shimoda Sidecountry 28
The Lowe Alpine AirZone Trek 28 is 28L and 1.32kg2.9lb; the Shimoda Sidecountry 28 is 28L and 1.32kg2.9lb. They weigh the same. The Lowe Alpine AirZone Trek 28 fits the carry-on limit of 0 of 36 major airlines and the Shimoda Sidecountry 28 fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Lowe Alpine AirZone Trek 28 | Shimoda Sidecountry 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $299.95 |
| Volume | 28L | 28L |
| Weight | 1.32kg2.9lb | 1.32kg2.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 0% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 55×35×28cm21.5×14×11in | 48×27×17cm19×10.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | Panel access, Panel loader with zipped entry | Panel access, side access |
| Warranty | n/a | 5 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | Yes | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | Insert sold separately |
| Material | 210D 6.6 Mini Ripstop / HydroShield | Cordura re/cor RN66 recycled nylon, water-repellent |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Lowe Alpine AirZone Trek 28 | Shimoda Sidecountry 28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | 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 |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | 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 |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | 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.