Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
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 | Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton |
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top zip on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; No on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 8 accept only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits
LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: which should you pack?
The Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 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. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.