Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 1L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (25L vs. 24L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.