Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. CabinZero Classic 36L
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 | CabinZero Classic 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester |
CabinZero Classic 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and CabinZero Classic 36L
- Compression straps: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Other on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
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. 143 accept both. 38 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. CabinZero Classic 36L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 16L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack (20L vs. 36L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 CabinZero Classic 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.