Osprey Daylite Tote vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Daylite Tote
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×38×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Daylite Tote | Feature | Cotopaxi Allpa 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | 100% recycled polyester 450D TPU |
Cotopaxi Allpa 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Tote and Cotopaxi Allpa 26
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Daylite Tote; 16in on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Osprey Daylite Tote; 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Osprey Daylite Tote; Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 81 accept both. 5 accept only the Osprey Daylite Tote, and 51 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
Only the Osprey Daylite Tote fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Osprey Daylite Tote vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa 26 carries 6L more than the Osprey Daylite Tote (20L vs. 26L), while the Osprey Daylite Tote is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Tote is the better call.