kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26
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 Allpa 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 450D TPU |
Cotopaxi Allpa 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and Cotopaxi Allpa 26
- Luggage passthrough: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Sternum strap: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 16in on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Main compartments: 5 on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
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. 132 accept both. 45 accept only the kipling Seoul Extra Large, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
Only the kipling Seoul Extra Large fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26: which should you pack?
The kipling Seoul Extra Large carries 7L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 (33L vs. 26L), while the kipling Seoul Extra Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the kipling Seoul Extra Large fits 94% 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 kipling Seoul Extra Large is the better call.