Mystery Ranch In & Out vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mystery Ranch In & Out
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Mystery Ranch In & Out | Feature | Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100D Cordura MiniRip | 100% deadstock nylon & polyester |
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Mystery Ranch In & Out and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; Other on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; 2, side on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch In & Out, and 42 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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.
Mystery Ranch In & Out vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The Mystery Ranch In & Out carries 3L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (19L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mystery Ranch In & Out; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.