Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Exped Metro 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 | Exped Metro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Exped Metro 20
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1 on the Exped Metro 20.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 2 on the Exped Metro 20.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the Exped Metro 20.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Exped Metro 20.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Exped Metro 20: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries the same capacity as the Exped Metro 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.72kg). 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 Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.