Arktype Dashpack II vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
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 | Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Arktype Dashpack II; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Arktype Dashpack II; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Arktype Dashpack II; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 141 accept both. 35 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 3 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Only the Arktype Dashpack II fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack carries 5L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arktype Dashpack II fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.