Salewa Lavaredo 26L Backpack vs Tom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0
The Salewa Lavaredo 26L Backpack is 26L and 0.84kg1.9lb; the Tom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0 is 26L and 0.87kg1.9lb. The Salewa Lavaredo 26L Backpack is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Salewa Lavaredo 26L Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0 fits 15; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Salewa Lavaredo 26L Backpack | Tom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $315 |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 0.84kg1.9lbBest | 0.87kg1.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 42% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 54×30×13cm21.5×12×5in | 40×31×24cm15.5×12×9.5in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | Roll-top, Roll-top with front access to the main compartment | Top-loading, Top-loading main compartment |
| Warranty | 2 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Insert sold separately |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 600D Polyester Ripstop | 420d UHMWPE/nylon Spectron ripstop exterior (default), 200d Halcyon nylon ripstop interior, 1050d ballistic nylon bottom, closed-cell foam back |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Salewa Lavaredo 26L Backpack | Tom Bihn Smart Alec 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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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.