Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack

Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions43×25×20 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$140

Feature by feature

Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel PackFeatureKathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
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 Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
side Water Bottle Holder 1
N Water Resistant N
Material
100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon600D Polyester

Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
Capacity25 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions50×31×20 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$80

Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L

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. 172 accept both. 9 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.

Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: which should you pack?

The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L carries 5L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack (20L vs. 25L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.