Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) | Feature | Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 100% repurposed nylon |
Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.905 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) and Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Removable on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L), and 44 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día carries 2L more than the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) (40L vs. 42L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día is the better call.