Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L
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 | Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 100% Recycled 420 Ripstop Nylon |
Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 and Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L
- Passport pocket: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Top, side on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 6 on the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
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. 132 accept both. 6 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28, and 1 accept only the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L fits
Pakistan International.
Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L carries 12L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 (28L vs. 40L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the better call.