The best RTW backpack: Lowe Alpine Airzone Trek+

I was searching for comprehensive information about ideal backpack for extended trip (possibly RTW) that I am planning for next year, but couldnt find anything that would suit my requirements. So after I gathered some information on my own, I decided to share them here on KZbin. Maybe some of you will find them useful as well!
Other backpacks that I was considering:
Kelty Redwing: kelty.com/redw... - price around 120$, 64 x 38 x 30 cm, 44l, 1.2 kg but not available in EU and doesnt have raincover
Osprey Farpoint 55: www.ospreyeurop... - price around 110€, 1,33 kg, advantage is daily bag included, con is that it wont fit as cabin luggage, no raincover, no hydratation system
Vaude Asymmetric 42+8: www.vaude.com/e... - price around 120 €, 1,55 kg, no raincover and too high for cabin luggage, comfortable to carry
Osprey Farpoint 40: www.ospreyeurop... - great size (fits within EU carry-on dimensions) and weight 1,44 kg. Cons: no raincover, poor harness and hipbelt, lacks pockets

[@vikreh5697]

This is how reviews should be done. Great job, thank you!

[@tonymason2875]

This is an excellent review. Your points were well made and and welll supported by facts. Your comparison between these two different items is probably the best comparison video I've seen on KZbin.

[@bustabloodvessel5327]

Great review. Everything explained clearly and in detail. I was thinking of getting the Lowe Alpine but had a few doubts. You cleared them up with your review. Thanks for your help.

[@michibornemann281]

Good in-depth review. I just bought a Low Alpine Trek 40, which should be similiar to the one you got, although it's missing this feature where you can access the main compartment like a regular suitcase. So I might send it back and get yours.

[@fartknocker132]

Dude, loved this review, thanks so much for the comparison. I ended up buying the Zulu 'cause it's what I had here in Toronto Canada and my trip was only a few days away lol. I'm with you, I wanted a smaller sized bag that I could use as a carry on and I wanted to force myself to pack light.

[@daliusm.6031]

Alpina Airzone has more advantages, like separate bottom part, two zip side pockets, better and more comfortabale to reach location of rain cover, regulation of the high of the shoulders straps . The only one advantage of Zulu is weight :)

[@luixfernandez8545]

Nice review!. I also was wondering on between the two, and i was at the shop for an hour looking very close to both. Alpine pros: side pockets. Very usefull for maps and stuff. Better access into the inside from the back. Extra compartment for the sleeping bag or other stuff. Better place for the rain cover. Extra 10 litres capacity. Gregory pros: Much better quality on the straps. Much ligther. Much better ergonomy. The air flow system its very well designed and very very ligth also. At the end i bougth the Gregrory because you can harly feel it once you put it on, it doesnt move at all, its pretty much confortable than the alpine. But, like i said, both are very good choices, probably the best rigth now on this kind of backpack.

[@brettallenthomas]

great reviews.. thanks. just bought the Gregory for my 16 year old son for weekend backpacking trips.. P.s. Your English is fantastic

[@davidgagnon86]

Thanks for the review! I was hesitating between the Farpoint 40 and the Zulu 40 for my carry-on luggage and you convinced me! Zulu 40 it will be. The Lowe Alpin looks like an awesome bag but, where I live, it costs a bit more compare to the Zulu and I don't need the extra space. Cya

[@tomany85]

Thank you, I am really glad you found it useful. My brother has older Z40 (or what used to be the name) and he is happy with it as well. Have fun with it!

[@drozdo27]

Great review mate. I just ordered Lowe alpine 45:55 :)

[@tomany85]

Thank you for the positive feedback! I hope you are still happy with it (I am )

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[@bertman4]

Very detailed review and comparison. Thanks!

[@Martyn-rn7ec]

Access to the lower end of the backback and the extra side pockets tips it for me.I got the Lowe Alpine

[@jawbuzz9186]

Excellent breakdown. Thanks for the info

[@P22X]

So, what can you tell us about your choice after traveling? How comfortable it was in practice? Pros and cons? Thank you!

[@CRyan71]

As the pack is kept away from the back with the air flow system I wonder does this make it harder on the back to carry? In other words I find if the bag is tighter on the back you get more support.

[@sonofagun7426]

Excellent review, thank you. how did your trip go? Cheers

[@tomany85]

Thanks a lot! We went to Colombia and I am really happy with Lowe Apline. Multiple flights and always as cabin luggage, perfect

[@romandenes5870]

Letěl jsi s tím někdy s Ryanairem? Zvažuji, že batoh koupím, ale obávám se, že se o ty 2 cm nevlezu do limitu (55 cm). Taktéž mi přijde, že to prohnutí zad vezme poměrně dost místa z limitu aerolinek (cca 20 cm). Díky za info a recenzi :)

[@tomany85]

Ahoj, az nyni jsem si vsiml otazky. Ano otestovano s Ryanairem minuly mesic - pokud bys byl nuceny to zkusit dat do te jejich "klece", tak batoh lze ohnout jeste vic a vejde se. Nesmi byt uplne narvany. Oni to ale stejne vubec nekontrolovali:-)

[@CRyan71]

I have researched and have found that the buckles on the waist are smaller on the lower alpine than the Gregory (and the osprey 50). I think it's a great bag but I personally like large waist buckles. Are you happy with the waist straps on it?

[@tomany85]

Yeah they are smaller than my previous Deuter backpack as well. However, this summer I was traveling for 3 months with Alpen Lowe including some multi-days treks and climbs in Peru and it was no problem at (no worse material endurance/resistance, no problem to undo with cold hand etc). So for me personally all good so far

[@gentlesun]

Ahoj, dá se do místa pro hydratační vak zasunout notebook? Mám jen menší 13" ale mám trochu obavy kvůli zakřivení zadní části, jestli pak nebude zabírat díky prohnutí moc místa a nebude moc trpět. Díky moc

[@tomany85]

Ahoj, ano vejde se tam, ale je to zakrivene opravdu dost, takze bych to asi nedoporucoval...to spis tablet a dat ho na sirku uplne dolu

[@lesbos1]

Hi Lubos, I'm thinking of getting the Lowe Alpine Trek 45-55 as well, either that, or the Osprey Kestrel 48l...Did you consider the Kestrel? Also, the backpacks fall outside the hand luggage dimensions required for EasyJet and Ryanair, I'm guessing you never used those airlines?

[@tomany85]

Hey there, i havent considered Kestrel back then because it was not yet available. But at quick glance it looks pretty good to me. Btw I actually did have Lowe Alpine on Ryanair and it fits well because you can "bend it" a bit. It was not full, though

[@lesbos1]

Ok Lubos, thanks for the info. Do you think I should still purchase the Lowe Alpine over the Osprey Kestrel? Can't make my mind up, need a backpack for the Camino.

[@Perle2000]

Great Video. Thanks!

[@raquelgonzalez2383]

thank you! very usefull video

[@alison.c.maraviles4048]

Nice review, I am interested to purchase the Lowe Alpine 45 55, but it's kind a hard to find it here in PH, just wondering how much it cost right now? And for those who had it, can you suggest where to purchase?

[@tomany85]

I bought it online here in Germany...but I think you can check the dealers here: lowealpine.com/eu/stockists

[@sumarlinst6975]

Mantaf👍