Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27
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 | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 and Tatonka Flightcase 27
- Passport pocket: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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 36 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 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, Great Lakes Airlines, 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. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa 28 carries 1L more than the Tatonka Flightcase 27 (28L vs. 27L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the better call.