Lowepro PhotoSport BP 24L AW III vs Sympl Commuter Pack 24L
The Lowepro PhotoSport BP 24L AW III is 24L and 1.5kg3.3lb; the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L is 24L and 1.45kg3.2lb. The Sympl Commuter Pack 24L is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Lowepro PhotoSport BP 24L AW III costs $2 less. The Lowepro PhotoSport BP 24L AW III fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Lowepro PhotoSport BP 24L AW III | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $257Best | $259 |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.5kg3.3lb | 1.45kg3.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 50×27×22cm19.5×10.5×8.5in | 45.7×30.5×19.1cm18×12×7.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | Panel access, top drawstring + side access | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment, top access laptop compartment, tech caddy compartment, quick access front pocket |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| 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 | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | Removable | No |
| Material | 100x300D nylon and polyester | 100% recycled 420D CORDURA Ballistic Re/Cor nylon (Carbonate) with TPU coated lower and polycarbonate coated upper panels, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Lowepro PhotoSport BP 24L AW III | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | 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.