Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L
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 42L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 87% |
| Price | $184 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 and Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L
- Compression straps: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
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. 130 accept both. 8 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28, and 35 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 fits
Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, 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 42L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L carries 14L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 (28L vs. 42L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L fits 87% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the better call.