Arktype Dashpack II vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arktype Dashpack II
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| Arktype Dashpack II | Feature | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | 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 Arktype Dashpack II and Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Arktype Dashpack II; Other on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Front on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 0 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 5 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L carries 1L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.