Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 12 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 2.6000000000000014L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack (20L vs. 22.6L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.