REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 | Feature | Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon (bluesign®;-approved) | 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 REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Opening: Top flap on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Other on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 carries 6L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (22L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.