Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Nomatic Travel 30L Bag
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 | Nomatic Travel 30L Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, top |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | Waterproof tarpaulin |
Nomatic Travel 30L Bag
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $310 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 and Nomatic Travel 30L Bag
- Passport pocket: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Top on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Removable on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 7 on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 1, top on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Nomatic Travel 30L Bag: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Travel 30L Bag carries 2L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Nomatic Travel 30L Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the better call.