Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Allpa 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Allpa 28 | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | 600 Denier Polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $141 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 and Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L
- Compression straps: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28, and 39 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 (28L vs. 32L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the better call.