Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | 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 |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 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 Timbuk2 Parkside and Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 2, side on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 3 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Parkside carries 9L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (25L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Timbuk2 Parkside; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.