Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
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 | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Other on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1 on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 2, side on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries 5L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (20L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (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 Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.