Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Nike Utility Elite
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 | Nike Utility Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Nike Utility Elite
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 16in on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 8 on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1, side on the Nike Utility Elite.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.
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 Nike Utility Elite.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Nike Utility Elite: which should you pack?
The Nike Utility Elite carries 17L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack (20L vs. 37L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Nike Utility Elite; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.