Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
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 | Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1 on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.