Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Waymark Dark Sky
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Other on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 2, side on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.
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. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries 4L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (20L vs. 16L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (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 Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.