Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag Totepack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag Totepack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.