Salewa NXT 32L Backpack vs Vaude Albali II 32
The Salewa NXT 32L Backpack is 32L and 0.82kg1.8lb; the Vaude Albali II 32 is 32L and 0.85kg1.9lb. The Salewa NXT 32L Backpack is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Salewa NXT 32L Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the Vaude Albali II 32 fits 1; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Salewa NXT 32L Backpack | Vaude Albali II 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 32L | 32L |
| Weight | 0.82kg1.8lbBest | 0.85kg1.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 6%Best | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 58×34×24cm23×13.5×9.5in | 50×33×28cm19.5×13×11in |
| Laptop | n/a | 15.6" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | Roll-top, Roll-top with two-way side access to the main compartment | wide opening main compartment |
| Warranty | 2 years | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | Insert sold separately |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Removable |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Challenge ULTRA™ 100X UHMWPE fabric, Robic® High Tenacity Nylon 330D | 600D recycled polyester, PU coated; 300D recycled polyester ripstop |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Salewa NXT 32L Backpack | Vaude Albali II 32 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | 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.