kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
kipling Seoul Extra Large
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| kipling Seoul Extra Large | Feature | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 13in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | 100% recycled polyester |
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the kipling Seoul Extra Large, and 4 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: which should you pack?
The kipling Seoul Extra Large carries 17L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (33L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the kipling Seoul Extra Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.