Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
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 | Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 2 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium (20L vs. 20L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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.