Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Arcido Vaga
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 | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | optional |
| 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 | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Arcido Vaga
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1 on the Arcido Vaga.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 2 on the Arcido Vaga.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the Arcido Vaga.
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. 172 accept both. 9 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Arcido Vaga.
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. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries the same capacity as the Arcido Vaga (20L vs. 20L), 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 Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.