Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | Cotopaxi Allpa 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon |
Cotopaxi Allpa 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Cotopaxi Allpa 28
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28.
- Hip belt: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Hideable on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28.
- Sternum strap: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 15in on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 41 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 28: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa 28 carries 3L more than the Away Active Convertible 25L (25L vs. 28L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away Active Convertible 25L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the better call.