Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Outlander Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $20 |
Feature by feature
| Outlander Packable Backpack | Feature | Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% deadstock nylon & polyester | |
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The Outlander Packable Backpack carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (20L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Outlander Packable Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Outlander Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.