Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. STM Kings
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 | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and STM Kings
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top zip on the STM Kings.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 2 on the STM Kings.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the STM Kings.
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. 175 accept both. 6 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 2L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack (20L vs. 22L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.95kg). 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 STM Kings; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.