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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6wy6cfdg04/nordace-brampton/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/"
title: "Nordace Brampton vs Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L"
description: "Nordace Brampton vs Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nordace Brampton vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L

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

## [Nordace Brampton](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6wy6cfdg04/nordace-brampton/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nordace Brampton](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630583766/carryons/Nordace_Brampton_s5lpnk.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>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×38×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>62%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$122</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nordace Brampton | Feature | Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric</td><td>100% repurposed 600D polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621511060/carryons/Cotopaxi_Cusco_Backpack_26L_hu2bah.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nordace Brampton and Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Nordace Brampton; Top zip on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Nordace Brampton; 15in on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Nordace Brampton; 2 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 81 accept both. 36 accept only the Nordace Brampton, and 51 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.

### Only the Nordace Brampton fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

### Only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

## Nordace Brampton vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: which should you pack?

The **Nordace Brampton** carries 2L more than the **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** (28L vs. 26L), while the **Nordace Brampton** is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Brampton; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.