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title: "Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs Nomatic Travel 30L Bag - One Bag Travel"
description: "Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs Nomatic Travel 30L Bag: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Nomatic Travel 30L Bag

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Cotopaxi Allpa 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5i9umxrgtv/cotopaxi-allpa-28/)

by [Cotopaxi](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cotopaxi)

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600983875/carryons/cotopaxi_ogqiah.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon</td><td>Waterproof tarpaulin</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Travel 30L Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ca2u3dzz6v/nomatic-travel-30l-bag/)

by [Nomatic](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nomatic)

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601586653/carryons/20190702_Nomatic_S_30L_AngleFront_1024x1024_y5t9t4.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$310</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.