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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0eofye2243/cotopaxi-allpa-mini-20l-travel-pack/5cw6d36vky/kathmandu-solus-pack-20/"
title: "Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs Kathmandu Solus Pack 20"
description: "Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs Kathmandu Solus Pack 20: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0eofye2243/cotopaxi-allpa-mini-20l-travel-pack/5cw6d36vky/kathmandu-solus-pack-20/"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0eofye2243/cotopaxi-allpa-mini-20l-travel-pack/)

by [Cotopaxi](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cotopaxi)

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990348/carryons/cotopaxi-allpa-mini-20l-travel-pack-0eofye2243.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×25×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Solus Pack 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5cw6d36vky/kathmandu-solus-pack-20/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627616335/carryons/Kathmandu_Solus_Pack_tshnnr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.42 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.