Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Tropicfeel Nest
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 | Tropicfeel Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | |
Tropicfeel Nest
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Tropicfeel Nest
- Compression straps: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 4 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 5 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 1, side on the Tropicfeel Nest.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Tropicfeel Nest.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Tropicfeel Nest: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack carries 4L more than the Tropicfeel Nest (20L vs. 16L), 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 Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.