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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/78vav73t7n/gregory-border-25/eo06ykjj5l/cotopaxi-allpa-26/"
title: "Gregory Border 25 vs Cotopaxi Allpa 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Gregory Border 25 vs Cotopaxi Allpa 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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3.  Gregory Border 25 vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26

# Gregory Border 25 vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26

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

## [Gregory Border 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/78vav73t7n/gregory-border-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Gregory Border 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990369/carryons/gregory-border-25-78vav73t7n.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Gregory Border 25 | Feature | Cotopaxi Allpa 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PVC-Free Coated 210D High Density 66 Nylon &amp; 100% Recycled 450D Polyester with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS</td><td>100% recycled polyester 450D TPU</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cotopaxi Allpa 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/eo06ykjj5l/cotopaxi-allpa-26/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990348/carryons/cotopaxi-allpa-26-eo06ykjj5l.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>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Gregory Border 25 and Cotopaxi Allpa 26

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Gregory Border 25; Front on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Gregory Border 25; 16in on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Gregory Border 25; 2, side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Gregory Border 25; No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer.

## 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. 4 accept only the Gregory Border 25, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.

### Only the Gregory Border 25 fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.

## Gregory Border 25 vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26: which should you pack?

The **Cotopaxi Allpa 26** carries 1L more than the **Gregory Border 25** (25L vs. 26L), while the **Gregory Border 25** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Gregory Border 25** fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 25 is the better call.